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S43 MJB

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

39,557 mi
Last recorded39,557 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS43 MJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 39,557 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 39,247 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 38,472 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 37,944 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 37,006 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 36,295 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 35,166 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 33,818 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 33,528 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 32,592 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 30,903 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 29,753 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 28,787 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 28,262 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 27,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 25,021 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010
Pass 16 Apr 2009 21,752 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,169 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 21,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 19,262 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 16,206 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 16,120 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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S43 MJB is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 S43 MJB, 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 S43 MJB registered?

S43 MJB is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S43 MJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S43 MJB shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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