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A20 AAV

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

62,053 mi
Last recorded62,053 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 AAV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 62,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2024 61,748 miles

Fuel Tank Straps Corroded Slightly

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 61,281 miles

Fuel Tank Straps Corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 60,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank straps rusted

Pass 24 Jun 2021 60,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank strap slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2020 60,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside washer jet blocked

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 59,398 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

O/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 May 2018 57,789 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 22 May 2018 57,789 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 24 May 2017 56,533 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 27 May 2016 54,269 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 54,269 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 53,799 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 53,286 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,916 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,195 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,506 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 47,506 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 44,866 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 41,947 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,311 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 34,078 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,396 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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A20 AAV is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A20 AAV, 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 A20 AAV registered?

A20 AAV is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is A20 AAV safe to buy?

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