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S333 RSL

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,402 mi
Last recorded58,402 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS333 RSL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 58,402 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front power steer oil cooler steel pipes advanced corrosion evident

Rear fuel tank steel strap advanced corrosion evident

Fail 27 Apr 2026 58,401 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front power steer oil cooler steel pipes advanced corrosion evident

Rear fuel tank steel strap advanced corrosion evident

Pass 25 Apr 2025 56,294 miles

Front both sides brake reaction bushes worn

Front power steering oil cooler corrosion evident

Rear both sides steel brake pipes corrosion evident

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 55,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 55,341 miles

all brake hoses deterioating evident

Fail 19 Apr 2023 55,306 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

all brake hoses deterioating evident

Pass 25 Apr 2022 51,885 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 50,500 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2021 50,500 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2020 47,473 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 47,473 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative won't stay down (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall(cracking) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (treads) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 47,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 47,122 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 47,027 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 46,913 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 46,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 46,660 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 18 Aug 2012 45,844 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 11 Jun 2011 44,784 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 42,791 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 40,784 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 40,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 May 2007 39,517 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 38,170 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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S333 RSL is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S333 RSL, 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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S333 RSL is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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