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A10 FOM

1999 BMW Z3

White Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,354 mi
Last recorded95,354 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 FOM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 95,354 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 95,088 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 94,886 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 94,877 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 94,832 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 94,634 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 93,796 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 93,627 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 93,198 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 92,677 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 91,028 miles

REAR TYRE AND RIM SIZES NOT MATCHED CORRECTLY

Fail 4 Apr 2011 91,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR TYRE AND RIM SIZES NOT MATCHED CORRECTLY

Pass 25 Mar 2010 86,327 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 86,234 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 76,285 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 76,143 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 69,090 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 60,224 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 49,054 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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A10 FOM is a 1999 BMW Z3 in White with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A10 FOM, 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 A10 FOM registered?

A10 FOM is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is A10 FOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 FOM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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