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A19 FDF

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,616 mi
Last recorded43,616 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 FDF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 43,616 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 43,438 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 42,802 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 42,458 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 42,204 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 42,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 41,920 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 41,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 41,602 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 41,019 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 40,371 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 39,580 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 38,997 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 38,348 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 38,348 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 37,327 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 36,407 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 35,366 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,207 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 32,724 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,224 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 29,935 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 28,340 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 26,090 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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A19 FDF is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A19 FDF, 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 A19 FDF registered?

A19 FDF is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 April 1999.

Is A19 FDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 FDF shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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