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S28 BJS

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

77,162 mi
Last recorded77,162 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 BJS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 77,162 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 77,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 76,808 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 76,548 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 76,107 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 75,496 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 74,418 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,952 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 71,791 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 70,673 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 69,824 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 68,933 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 67,877 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 67,341 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 67,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 66,175 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 65,306 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 64,066 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 63,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 61,190 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 59,265 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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S28 BJS is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S28 BJS, 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 S28 BJS registered?

S28 BJS is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S28 BJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S28 BJS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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