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S30 JSW

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,170 mi
Last recorded80,170 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 JSW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 80,170 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advised nsr jacking point rusty

advised parking brake is low n/s/r

Fail 3 Sep 2025 80,170 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advised nsr jacking point rusty

advised parking brake is low n/s/r

Pass 5 Sep 2024 78,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

advised all four brake hoes metal ends rusty

advised gen corrosion under side

Fail 2 Sep 2024 78,976 miles

Indicator switch inoperative switch fault (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements stays on all time (4.5.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

advised all four brake hoes metal ends rusty

advised gen corrosion under side

Fail 24 Jun 2024 78,975 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four hoes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advised gen corrosion underside

advised nsr parking brake low efficency only just met

advised sill cover fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2020 78,965 miles

advised front suspension leg rusty

advised midd rear exhaust outer skin corroded slight blow

advised nsr brake hoes ferrel rusty

advised osr brake hoes ferrel rusty

advised parking brake effort low os

advised rusty underside places

advised sill cover fitted

advised small corrosion osf sill end

Pass 13 Jul 2019 77,933 miles

Both front headlamps faded

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Offside Front Inner ball joint gaiter perished

Offside Rear Hand brake performance low

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

offside body sill cover corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 77,388 miles

Both front headlamps faded

Centre and rear section of exhaust corroded

Offside Front Track rod end gaiter perished

Offside front body sill corroded

Offside front inner ball joint cover perished

Pass 17 Jul 2017 76,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside body sill corroded

Rear and centre exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 75,534 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Off side front end of body sill corroded

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 75,534 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Off side front end of body sill corroded

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 74,424 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside tyre valve perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Slight corrosion to offside end of body sill

Pass 29 Jul 2014 71,745 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 70,235 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on treads

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 68,742 miles

All tyres perishing in tread

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 67,404 miles

advised both front tyres cracking in tread

advised both rear tyres cracking in tread

advised rear section of corroded slight blow

advised slight play osf bottom ball joint outer

Fail 19 Jul 2010 66,253 miles

All tyres perishing in treads

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 66,253 miles

All tyres perishing in treads

Pass 1 Aug 2009 65,054 miles

Rear exhaust box and centre box corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2008 63,826 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Jul 2008 63,826 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Jul 2007 59,842 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 54,790 miles

All brake disc faces corroding

Cuts in nearside rear and offside front tyres

Front exhaust bracket broken

Rear and front brake pipes corroding

Rear exhaust box corroding

Sill areas and parts of underbody could not be checked,covered in

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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S30 JSW is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S30 JSW, 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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S30 JSW is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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