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S332 KYY

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,725 mi
Last recorded65,725 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS332 KYY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 65,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 64,638 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 63,526 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 61,982 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 61,389 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 60,559 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 59,276 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 57,821 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 56,264 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 53,019 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,199 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 46,063 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 41,709 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 41,708 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 41,544 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 41,544 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 40,765 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 40,051 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 40,051 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,031 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 36,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2008 33,952 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 33,952 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 32,995 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S332 KYY is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S332 KYY, 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 S332 KYY registered?

S332 KYY is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S332 KYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S332 KYY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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