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S31 JEN

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

32,760 mi
Last recorded32,760 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 JEN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 32,760 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 32,235 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 31,594 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 31,594 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush torn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 30,996 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 28,207 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 26,409 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 26,409 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords A section of the outer tyre rubber has fallen away from the canvas structure exposing the cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre sidewall and on the edge of the treads heavily perished. It is not possible to determine the structural integrity of the tyre so these tyres should be replaced as in the opinion of the tester this is dangerous. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre sidewall and on the edge of the treads heavily perished. It is not possible to determine the structural integrity of the tyre so these tyres should be replaced as in the opinion of the tester this is dangerous. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre sidewall and on the edge of the treads heavily perished. It is not possible to determine the structural integrity of the tyre so these tyres should be replaced as in the opinion of the tester this is dangerous. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 25,598 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 25,598 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 24,608 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 24,608 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 24,310 miles

handbrake efficiency imbalanced

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 24,310 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault seat belt stalk (5.4.2)

handbrake efficiency imbalanced

Pass 24 May 2016 23,989 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 23,989 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 22,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 22,153 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 21,833 miles

Airbag light illuminated

Pass 6 Dec 2011 21,374 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 21,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 20,276 miles

all tyres are showing signs of ageing with cracks appearing in the tread 225/50/16

Pass 1 Dec 2008 19,948 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 19,932 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,407 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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S31 JEN is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S31 JEN, 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 S31 JEN registered?

S31 JEN is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is S31 JEN safe to buy?

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