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APY 252A

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

3,471 mi
Last recorded3,471 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPY 252A
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 3,471 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 2,499 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 1,800 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 792 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 6 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 52,586 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear diff bush is deteriorated

Rear subframe bushes are deteriorated

Vehicle underneath corroded slightly in places

Fail 6 Jun 2018 52,586 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear diff bush is deteriorated

Rear subframe bushes are deteriorated

Vehicle underneath corroded slightly in places

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 52,033 miles

Underside is corroded in places but not excessively

Fail 5 Jun 2017 52,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Underside is corroded in places but not excessively

Pass 6 Jun 2016 51,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes corroded

brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2016 51,483 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes corroded

brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 50,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 50,081 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 49,341 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2012 49,338 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2007 47,615 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 47,615 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 41,030 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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APY 252A is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 APY 252A, 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 APY 252A registered?

APY 252A is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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