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1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

19,977 mi
Last recorded19,977 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration247 U
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 19,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 19,865 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 19,791 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Jul 2022 19,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 19,514 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 19,258 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 18,226 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 16,545 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 14,978 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 13,811 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 11,559 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 10,909 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 10,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 10,349 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 9,808 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 9,308 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 9,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 9,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 8,916 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 8,356 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 7,760 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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247 U is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 247 U, 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 247 U registered?

247 U is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 July 1999.

Is 247 U safe to buy?

The MOT history for 247 U shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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