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S534 YEV

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3210cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,156 mi
Last recorded68,156 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS534 YEV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,210cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 12 May 2025 68,156 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 65,381 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 63,284 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 60,766 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 58,036 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 54,085 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 52,229 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 50,348 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 48,686 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 46,955 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 46,118 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 45,109 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 44,065 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,675 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 42,169 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 41,350 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,066 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 39,583 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 38,537 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 37,564 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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S534 YEV is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,210cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S534 YEV, 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 S534 YEV registered?

S534 YEV is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S534 YEV safe to buy?

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