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S2 GTS

1999 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,593 mi
Last recorded57,593 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 GTS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 57,593 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 57,158 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 55,578 miles

Steering box has seepage leak from pump (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 55,404 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PB performance quite low o/s

Pass 18 Aug 2022 54,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 51,547 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 50,469 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 48,957 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 46,089 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 45,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S2 GTS is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 2,793cc 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 S2 GTS, 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 S2 GTS registered?

S2 GTS is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S2 GTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S2 GTS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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