1999 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · S801 AYS
1999 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1999. Recorded mileage 107,318 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S801 AYS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 107,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S801 AYS 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 (S801 AYS) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
S801 AYS Mileage History
- 13/03/2024103,067 mi
- 13/03/2024103,067 mi
- 17/03/2025105,544 mi+2,477 mi
- 25/03/2026107,316 mi+1,772 mi
- 02/04/2026107,318 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,070 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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