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S237 FYG

1999 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

221,164 mi
Last recorded221,164 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS237 FYG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 221,164 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 220,380 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 219,873 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 219,378 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 219,309 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 219,094 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill trim corroded

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 218,632 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 216,496 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 208,981 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 201,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 194,159 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 185,399 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2014 177,278 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 165,749 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 157,045 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 144,025 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 132,581 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 132,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 118,886 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 118,772 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 105,587 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 94,027 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 81,333 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 70,866 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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S237 FYG is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc 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 S237 FYG, 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 S237 FYG registered?

S237 FYG is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S237 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S237 FYG 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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