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S246 AAW

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

96,804 mi
Last recorded96,804 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS246 AAW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 96,804 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 96,772 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 96,748 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 96,395 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 96,243 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 95,629 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 95,568 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 95,458 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 94,805 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 94,684 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 94,510 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 93,791 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 93,062 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 87,526 miles

both sides front steering rack worn

front screen damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2012 84,168 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 84,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 82,102 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 78,440 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 72,571 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear differential leaking, from drive shaft seals

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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S246 AAW is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S246 AAW, 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 S246 AAW registered?

S246 AAW is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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