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S474 UTW

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,419 mi
Last recorded48,419 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS474 UTW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 48,419 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity water ingress (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 48,419 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity water ingress (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 47,474 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 46,720 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 44,844 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 43,058 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 42,826 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 42,002 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 40,967 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 39,696 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 39,065 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 38,121 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 38,101 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2013 36,243 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,174 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 29,516 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 22,186 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,160 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 15,092 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 12,459 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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S474 UTW is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S474 UTW, 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

How do I check the history of S474 UTW?

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What year was S474 UTW registered?

S474 UTW is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S474 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S474 UTW shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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