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S940 OFV

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,357 mi
Last recorded130,357 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS940 OFV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 130,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and centers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 129,636 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 129,633 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 129,630 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 129,627 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 129,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 129,593 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 129,589 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 129,546 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 129,512 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 129,502 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 129,486 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear condition of both h/brake cables

Pass 10 Apr 2015 129,468 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

condition of both rear h/brake cables

Pass 10 Apr 2014 129,354 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

condition of both rear h/brake cables [outer casings ]

Pass 17 Apr 2013 129,213 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

condition of both rear h/brake cables [outer casings]

offside front tyre starting to perish on inner wall and cracking in centres

Pass 5 Apr 2012 129,065 miles

both rear h/brake cables outer sleeves correded

condition of rear exhaust

Fail 5 Apr 2012 129,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear h/brake cables outer sleeves correded

condition of rear exhaust

Pass 26 Apr 2011 128,604 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 128,604 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 119,491 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all discs slightly worn and pitted

nearside rear tyre worn on outer inner edge

offside front tyre has slight tread seperation

Fail 11 Mar 2010 119,491 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all discs slightly worn and pitted

nearside rear tyre worn on outer inner edge

offside front tyre has slight tread seperation

Pass 13 May 2009 117,172 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 117,169 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 117,044 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 110,272 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers torn

Pass 1 Mar 2007 101,259 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 90,878 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 90,878 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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S940 OFV is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S940 OFV, 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 S940 OFV registered?

S940 OFV is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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