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A16 ODA

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,809 mi
Last recorded70,809 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 ODA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 70,809 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2026 70,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2024 69,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all steering and suspension components corroded

exhaust deteriorated, but not blowing

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2024 69,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

all steering and suspension components corroded

exhaust deteriorated, but not blowing

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2023 67,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all steering and suspension components corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2022 65,948 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 64,023 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 62,862 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 62,066 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 62,066 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front to Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 60,619 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 60,619 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 59,162 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 57,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 57,107 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 55,832 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 54,119 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 52,791 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 52,791 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 49,559 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2011 49,559 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 46,743 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 46,742 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 42,026 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 37,070 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 32,724 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 32,724 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 28,702 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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A16 ODA is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A16 ODA, 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 A16 ODA registered?

A16 ODA is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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