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S230 BPM

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,326 mi
Last recorded93,326 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS230 BPM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 93,326 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 91,242 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 89,493 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 86,818 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 86,649 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 86,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear mounting bush worn (rubber split) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear mounting bush worn (rubber split) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 86,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 85,959 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 85,573 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2017 85,573 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both ball joint bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,353 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 82,836 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 79,870 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 78,783 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2011 77,378 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 76,451 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 74,488 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 71,255 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 67,163 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 61,337 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low and starting to split

o/s/r tyre starting to split

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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S230 BPM is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S230 BPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S230 BPM registered?

S230 BPM is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S230 BPM safe to buy?

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