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A15 UNT

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,861 mi
Last recorded61,861 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 UNT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 61,861 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE GETTING LOW

Pass 19 Oct 2021 61,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 61,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 60,683 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear tyre 3mm worn inner edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2019 60,683 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear tyre 3mm worn inner edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2018 60,354 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2017 59,399 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre 3mm Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 58,635 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 57,086 miles

Brake pipes greased

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 55,684 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 54,341 miles

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

Nearside parking brake cable slightly deterioated

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 52,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 50,185 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 48,102 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 48,102 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 46,127 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE NO 5 NOT UNIFORM.

SLIGHT DAMAGE OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP LENS.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 44,600 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 42,625 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 40,786 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 40,786 miles

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

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

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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A15 UNT is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A15 UNT, 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 A15 UNT registered?

A15 UNT is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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