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S3 AJP

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,724 mi
Last recorded55,724 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 AJP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 55,724 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 55,447 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 54,997 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 54,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 54,618 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 54,618 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 54,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 53,630 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 52,948 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 52,137 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 51,261 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 51,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 50,531 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 50,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 49,744 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 49,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 48,919 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit in places

Pass 21 May 2012 48,554 miles

brake pipes corroded

front number plate cracked

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre worn

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 21 May 2012 48,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake pipes corroded

front number plate cracked

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre worn

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2011 45,306 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 17 Apr 2010 41,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

nsf and osf tyres cracked on outer side walls

Pass 8 Apr 2009 37,112 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 33,410 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 29,529 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 15 Apr 2006 26,521 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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S3 AJP is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc 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 S3 AJP, 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 S3 AJP registered?

S3 AJP is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is S3 AJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 AJP shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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