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A7 DXC

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,916 mi
Last recorded87,916 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 DXC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 87,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

reverse light inop

Fail 15 May 2026 87,914 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

reverse light inop

Pass 23 Apr 2025 87,673 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush under floor split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge worn low & cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reverse lamps inop

power steering pipes corroded

recommend tracking/wheel alignment check/adjust front and rear

Fail 23 Apr 2025 87,673 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush under floor split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section joint with centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge worn low & cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reverse lamps inop

power steering pipes corroded

recommend tracking/wheel alignment check/adjust front and rear

Pass 18 Mar 2024 87,298 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 86,151 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 85,785 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 85,775 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 85,775 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 85,775 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 85,167 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 84,637 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 84,635 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 84,303 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 84,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 82,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2005 75,044 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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A7 DXC is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A7 DXC, 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 A7 DXC registered?

A7 DXC is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is A7 DXC safe to buy?

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