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S321 EVL

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,367 mi
Last recorded83,367 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS321 EVL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 83,367 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 81,969 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 81,421 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 80,094 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Sep 2023 80,094 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 79,610 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 78,605 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Has up and down movement possible ball joint (recommend attention) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2020 77,686 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2017 77,168 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 75,207 miles

Engine cover and under tray present.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Recommend rear parking brakes shoes inspection/adjustment.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 73,431 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 73,424 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 69,405 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2013 64,661 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 57,741 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 57,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 55,860 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 55,676 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 55,670 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 May 2009 55,569 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 54,888 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 54,888 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ns rear tyre inner sidewall worn

Pass 24 Jan 2007 50,413 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 50,413 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 47,890 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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S321 EVL is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S321 EVL, 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 S321 EVL registered?

S321 EVL is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S321 EVL safe to buy?

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