1999 BMW Z3 3.2L Petrol · S652 BPJ
1999 BMW Z3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 03 Feb 1999. Recorded mileage 41,396 miles. MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,396 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S652 BPJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 41,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S652 BPJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW Z3 (S652 BPJ) between August 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
S652 BPJ Mileage History
- 19/08/202240,481 mi
- 23/08/202240,489 mi+8 mi
- 19/09/202341,183 mi+694 mi
- 21/01/202541,252 mi+69 mi
- 16/02/202641,396 mi+144 mi
Average of roughly 262 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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