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A3 FRA

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

73,504 mi
Last recorded73,504 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 FRA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 73,504 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 73,504 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 73,504 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 73,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 73,104 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 72,663 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 72,663 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 72,168 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 71,723 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 70,502 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 69,269 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 67,484 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 59,435 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 47,680 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 42,288 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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A3 FRA is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A3 FRA, 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 A3 FRA registered?

A3 FRA is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is A3 FRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 FRA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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