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A12 HPM

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,296 mi
Last recorded114,296 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 HPM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 114,296 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 113,129 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 112,898 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 112,884 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 112,642 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 112,516 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 112,346 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 111,620 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 111,606 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 109,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 107,330 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 107,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 105,408 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 105,404 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 104,033 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 103,918 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 98,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 98,060 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 91,560 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT!!!!!

Pass 26 Feb 2008 86,050 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST IN LIMIT

ADVISE both front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 26 Feb 2007 78,699 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 68,313 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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A12 HPM is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A12 HPM, 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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A12 HPM is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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