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S3 CED

2019 BMW Z3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests28 (25 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.3%

Mileage

16,293 mi
Last recorded16,293 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 CED
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2019
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 16,293 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 21,312 miles

Central Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 22 Apr 2025 14,265 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 21,046 miles

Rear Inner Brake discs slightly corroded

Reverse lights not working

Pass 30 Apr 2024 11,698 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 20,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

reverse lights not working.

Pass 4 May 2023 10,638 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 20,898 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Reverse lamps not working

Fail 28 Jul 2022 20,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Reverse lamps not working

Pass 28 Apr 2022 8,188 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 20,555 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 20,490 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 20,490 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 20,431 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 20,168 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 19,702 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 19,492 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 19,325 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 19,321 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nsr tyre cracking on side wall but not showing cords

Pass 29 Jul 2014 19,127 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 18,929 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 17,987 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 17,449 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 16,948 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 16,446 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 16,313 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 16,183 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 15,388 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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S3 CED is a 2019 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.3%.

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 S3 CED, 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 7 years old, this BMW Z3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S3 CED registered?

S3 CED is a 2019 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 May 2019.

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