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A18 KUP

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,015 mi
Last recorded100,015 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 KUP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 100,015 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 60,465 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 60,451 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 29 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 3 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative not lighting up inside (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 59,220 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,630 miles

Offside steering rack end play

Pass 14 Apr 2015 56,489 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 13 Apr 2015 56,483 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 50,872 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 48,839 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 46,822 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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A18 KUP is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A18 KUP, 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 A18 KUP registered?

A18 KUP is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is A18 KUP safe to buy?

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