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S234 OPO

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,689 mi
Last recorded29,689 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS234 OPO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 29,689 miles

Outer sill covers corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 29,319 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sill cover corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2024 28,876 miles

Rear Both outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2023 28,506 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 28,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged rubbing on wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 27,923 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 27,743 miles

Offside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2021 27,743 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 26,732 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 25,327 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 23,888 miles

All four tyres becoming perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside washer jet not working.

Pass 18 Jan 2017 22,757 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 21,587 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 20,783 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 19,844 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 18,601 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 17,378 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 15,405 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 13,995 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 13,641 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 13,071 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 13,071 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 12,145 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 11,542 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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S234 OPO is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S234 OPO, 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 S234 OPO registered?

S234 OPO is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 February 1999.

Is S234 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S234 OPO shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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