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S92 WAO

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS92 WAO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 May 2026

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 77,691 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 77,626 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 77,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 77,607 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 77,607 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 77,424 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 77,221 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 76,477 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 76,115 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 76,115 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 75,567 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 74,307 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 73,714 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 73,247 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 73,247 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 71,338 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 67,568 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 62,127 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 59,002 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 59,002 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 52,980 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 52,980 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2006 49,807 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 49,807 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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S92 WAO is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S92 WAO, 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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What year was S92 WAO registered?

S92 WAO is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S92 WAO safe to buy?

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