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S237 TWA

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,184 mi
Last recorded15,184 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS237 TWA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 15,184 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 15,082 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 14,956 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 14,819 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty sticking down (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 14,565 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty sticking (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 14,149 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2018 14,084 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 13,626 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 13,626 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 13,486 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 TWA is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S237 TWA, 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 S237 TWA registered?

S237 TWA is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S237 TWA safe to buy?

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