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A5 HUF

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,080 mi
Last recorded61,080 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 HUF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 61,080 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 60,797 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 60,360 miles

o/s and n/s front bumpstops perished

Pass 26 Jun 2023 60,054 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 59,774 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 59,616 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 59,418 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 59,025 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 25 May 2018 58,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 25 May 2018 58,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 5 Jun 2017 57,969 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 57,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outside Tyre Wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 57,752 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 57,490 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 56,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 56,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 56,076 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 55,108 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 54,279 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 53,903 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 51,315 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 50,309 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 HUF is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HUF, 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 A5 HUF registered?

A5 HUF is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 April 1999.

Is A5 HUF safe to buy?

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