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10 GEO

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

52,826 mi
Last recorded52,826 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 GEO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 52,826 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 52,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 52,711 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 52,622 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 52,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 52,257 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 51,889 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 51,200 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 50,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 49,253 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 46,754 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 43,189 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 38,944 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 38,836 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 38,029 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,447 miles

1 bulb not working in 3rd stop light

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres have crackes in tread

slight crackes in prop cuplink

Pass 7 Mar 2011 33,293 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 32,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,408 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 31,408 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 30,799 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 28,610 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,041 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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10 GEO is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 10 GEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 10 GEO registered?

10 GEO is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is 10 GEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 10 GEO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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