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A5 BHH

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,533 mi
Last recorded76,533 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 BHH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 76,533 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 76,397 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 76,391 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 76,042 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 76,036 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 75,991 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 75,777 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 75,665 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 75,144 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 73,636 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 73,632 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 71,943 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 71,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Jan 2009 69,646 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 69,646 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 65,694 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 65,686 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 61,993 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 54,659 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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A5 BHH is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A5 BHH, 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 A5 BHH registered?

A5 BHH is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is A5 BHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 BHH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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