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A9 XMT

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

49,864 mi
Last recorded49,864 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 XMT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 49,864 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 49,187 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 48,121 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 47,552 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 46,516 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 45,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 45,350 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 45,008 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 43,072 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 42,434 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 41,889 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 41,889 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 41,528 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 38,613 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 38,186 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 35,883 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 34,717 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 33,161 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 31,163 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 29,062 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 27,338 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 27,338 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 22,973 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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A9 XMT is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 A9 XMT, 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 A9 XMT registered?

A9 XMT is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is A9 XMT safe to buy?

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