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120 HXH

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,733 mi
Last recorded58,733 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration120 HXH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 May 2015 58,733 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

bad engine miss fire

Pass 15 May 2014 58,563 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 58,416 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2013 58,416 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2012 57,461 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 54,185 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 54,185 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2011

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 53,901 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 51,878 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 50,181 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 46,360 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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120 HXH is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 120 HXH, 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.

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What year was 120 HXH registered?

120 HXH is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is 120 HXH safe to buy?

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