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S1 DCX

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,461 mi
Last recorded120,461 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 DCX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 120,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 120,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 119,375 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 118,236 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 117,255 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 116,345 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 115,363 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 115,355 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure rubbing on drive shaft (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 114,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 114,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 113,849 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 113,849 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 112,822 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 112,121 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 112,098 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 112,098 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim bent rim. (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front engine breather can loose.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 112,084 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 112,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 111,764 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 111,510 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 111,037 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 6 Apr 2011 109,978 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 109,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 107,762 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 103,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 97,310 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 97,310 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 95,123 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 95,123 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 94,802 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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S1 DCX is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 75,378 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S1 DCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S1 DCX registered?

S1 DCX is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 March 1999.

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