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AFW 871A

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

162 mi
Last recorded162 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFW 871A
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 162 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 144 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 68 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 68 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 7 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 3 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 75,156 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake has imbalance but passed on efficiency

Fail 18 Mar 2019 75,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake has imbalance but passed on efficiency

Pass 27 Feb 2018 73,465 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 73,465 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 71,312 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded mains/rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 69,979 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 66,828 miles

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

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)

cut in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 6 Mar 2014 64,410 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 64,410 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 61,843 miles

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

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

nearside washer jet inop offside does both sides of screen

Pass 15 Mar 2012 58,986 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 58,958 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 56,439 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 56,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 53,895 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 51,564 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 49,208 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 45,942 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 43,215 miles

slight wear on inside edge of o/s/f tyre

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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AFW 871A is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AFW 871A, 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 AFW 871A registered?

AFW 871A is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is AFW 871A safe to buy?

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