S99FUN - BMW Z3
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 19 days ago
The BMW Z3, often referred to simply as the Z3, is a compact sports car produced by the German automaker BMW from 1995 to 2002. Renowned for its distinctive design and engaging driving experience, the Z3 was the first model to be built in the United States at BMW’s Spartanburg plant. Its sleek, roadster silhouette and range of engine options, including inline-four and inline-six variants, made it a popular choice among enthusiasts. The Z3’s lightweight construction and precise handling set it apart in the sports car segment, reflecting BMW’s commitment to driving dynamics. As a notable chapter in BMW’s history, the Z3 remains a sought-after classic, appreciated for its blend of style, performance, and engineering excellence.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 27 MOT tests
The vehicle is a 1999 BMW Z3, registration S99FUN, first registered in January 1999. It has a green exterior and is powered by a 1895cc petrol engine. The car is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 4 February 2025 and valid until 11 February 2026. It has recorded a mileage of 74,747 miles. The MOT included advisories regarding corrosion on various brake pipes, which are not deemed dangerous. No information on CO2 emissions is available.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
27
Passed Tests
20
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 04 February 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,747 mi
Expires: 11 February 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Failed - 04 February 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,747 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 06 February 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,653 mi
Expires: 11 February 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Failed - 06 February 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,653 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 26 January 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,649 mi
Expires: 11 February 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on i9nner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 07 February 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,643 mi
Expires: 11 February 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Failed - 07 February 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,643 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 19 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,639 mi
Expires: 11 February 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory both outer sills corroded
- Advisory Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 12 February 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,625 mi
Expires: 11 February 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory both outer sills corroded
- Advisory rear exhaust deteriorated
Failed - 28 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,608 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind sensor cover in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Outer sills on both sides of vehicle underneath outer skin corroded but not considered excessively
Passed - 22 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,497 mi
Expires: 30 January 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Both outer sill covers corroded
- Advisory Suspension components corroded
- Advisory Rear Exhaust silencer corroded
Failed - 21 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,497 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Both outer sill covers corroded
- Advisory Suspension components corroded
- Advisory Rear Exhaust silencer corroded
Passed - 30 January 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,301 mi
Expires: 30 January 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Passed - 27 January 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,754 mi
Expires: 30 January 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory nearside rear tyre worn very low inner edge just legal
- Advisory offside rear tyre worn low inner edge
Failed - 25 January 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,712 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory nearside rear tyre worn very low inner edge just legal
- Advisory offside rear tyre worn low inner edge
Passed - 18 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,380 mi
Expires: 30 January 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory both front to rear brake pipes corroded
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory both rear tyres worn low inner edge
Failed - 18 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,380 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory both front to rear brake pipes corroded
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory both rear tyres worn low inner edge
Passed - 28 January 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,866 mi
Expires: 30 January 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 30 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,119 mi
Expires: 30 January 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 23 January 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,148 mi
Expires: 30 January 2014
Passed - 25 January 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,562 mi
Expires: 30 January 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed - 26 January 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,453 mi
Expires: 30 January 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Passed - 20 January 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,205 mi
Expires: 30 January 2011
Passed - 27 January 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,086 mi
Expires: 30 January 2010
Passed - 29 January 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,199 mi
Expires: 30 January 2009
Passed - 16 January 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,690 mi
Expires: 30 January 2008
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 31 January 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,670 mi
Expires: 30 January 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for S99FUN?
The MOT expires on 11 February 2026.
What is the tax status of S99FUN?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 April 2026.
What are the specifications of S99FUN?
This is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green. It runs on Petrol with a 1895cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of S99FUN?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.