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S901 TWJ

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,710 mi
Last recorded81,710 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS901 TWJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 81,710 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 81,710 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Miss fire (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 80,690 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 80,682 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Misfire (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 80,117 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 80,115 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 79,865 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 79,637 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 79,555 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 79,271 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 79,014 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tank strap rusting

Pass 25 Jun 2013 78,771 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 78,520 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 77,225 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 77,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 73,172 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 67,860 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 63,702 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 63,702 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 60,568 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 55,808 miles

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE.

Fail 29 Jun 2006 55,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 30 Mar 2006 55,622 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 55,622 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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S901 TWJ is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S901 TWJ, 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 S901 TWJ registered?

S901 TWJ is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S901 TWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S901 TWJ shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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