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27 RK

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

43,513 mi
Last recorded43,513 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration27 RK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 43,513 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 43,499 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 43,498 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 43,411 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 43,168 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 43,168 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 42,894 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 42,878 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 42,683 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 42,683 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 42,637 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 42,632 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 42,571 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 41,099 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 39,545 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 39,545 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011
Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,763 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 34,222 miles

Airbag light stays on

Pass 13 Jun 2008 32,442 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 32,442 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007
Pass 13 Jun 2006 27,209 miles

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

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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27 RK is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 27 RK, 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

How do I check the history of 27 RK?

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What year was 27 RK registered?

27 RK is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 May 1999.

Is 27 RK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 27 RK shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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