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A7 WUE

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

78,777 mi
Last recorded78,777 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 WUE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 78,777 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 77,954 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 77,954 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer not working Pump not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 76,507 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2022 74,033 miles

Both front tyres heavily perished

Fail 3 Mar 2022 74,033 miles

Both front tyres heavily perished

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 73,344 miles

n/s washers not working

Pass 15 Oct 2019 73,070 miles

both front tyres perishing

Pass 12 Sep 2018 72,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 72,778 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 72,148 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 20 May 2016 71,755 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 71,420 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 71,068 miles

PROMPT both rear tyres cracking

both front tyres cracking

Pass 2 May 2013 70,691 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 70,249 miles

airbag light on

o/s/r tyre cracking on shoulder (prompt)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 68,980 miles

PROMPT both rear tyres

Pass 24 Apr 2010 68,118 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 67,076 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2009 67,076 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2008 65,704 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 63,431 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 58,923 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 WUE is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A7 WUE, 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 A7 WUE registered?

A7 WUE is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is A7 WUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 WUE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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