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S449 BPG

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,813 mi
Last recorded80,813 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS449 BPG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 80,813 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 80,764 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 80,750 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 80,569 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 80,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight misting of oil around power steering pipe

Fail 1 Oct 2021 80,484 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight misting of oil around power steering pipe

Pass 7 Oct 2020 80,293 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 80,291 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 79,845 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 79,708 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 79,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 May 2017 79,568 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 79,350 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 78,926 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 78,926 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 78,600 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 76,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 76,956 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 76,428 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 76,428 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 75,199 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 71,865 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 69,362 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 60,794 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 52,502 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 46,916 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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S449 BPG is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S449 BPG, 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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S449 BPG is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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