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529 BRT

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,978 mi
Last recorded39,978 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration529 BRT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 39,978 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 39,962 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 35,524 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 30,760 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 29,130 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 26,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 24,739 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 24,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Corrosion to suspension components.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front grill area damaged.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Scuffing to chassis legs under car.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 22,727 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 22,727 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 21,236 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 21,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 17,568 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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529 BRT is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 529 BRT, 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 529 BRT registered?

529 BRT is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is 529 BRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 529 BRT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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