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555 MDE

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,203 mi
Last recorded15,203 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration555 MDE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 15,203 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Pass 7 Jul 2025 14,962 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Pass 25 Jul 2024 14,544 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 14,392 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 14,121 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 13,705 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 13,521 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 13,519 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 13,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 12,845 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 12,582 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 12,154 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 11,763 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 11,760 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 May 2013 11,496 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 11,496 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 11 May 2012 11,362 miles

Air bag warning light is on

Pass 8 Apr 2011 10,905 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Fail 7 Apr 2011 10,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 10,566 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 10,086 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 9,461 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 8,589 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 7,903 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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555 MDE is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 555 MDE, 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 555 MDE registered?

555 MDE is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is 555 MDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 555 MDE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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