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1701 DW

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

32,506 mi
Last recorded32,506 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1701 DW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 32,506 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 32,224 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 32,011 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion across vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 31,987 miles

Emissions unable to be completed CO too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Covers and undertrays fitted

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion across vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 31,543 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 31,273 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

tested in wet weather

Pass 5 Jan 2021 31,237 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 30,728 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 28,544 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

minor oil leak

Pass 16 May 2018 27,782 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 26,618 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 26,492 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 26,455 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 25,987 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,278 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 24,132 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 22,061 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 20,200 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 19,066 miles

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,747 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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1701 DW is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 1701 DW, 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 1701 DW registered?

1701 DW is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is 1701 DW safe to buy?

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