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AXI 86

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,579 mi
Last recorded127,579 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXI 86
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 127,579 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 127,256 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 127,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 127,097 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 126,268 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 126,247 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 125,223 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 122,939 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 118,877 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 116,879 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 110,840 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 109,982 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 109,977 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working Side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 92,333 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 87,914 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 4 May 2010 83,412 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre has age cracks in tread.

Fail 30 Apr 2010 83,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre has age cracks in tread.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 79,833 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 76,510 miles

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

Front number plate not standard width

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 76,510 miles

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

Front number plate not standard width

Pass 5 Apr 2007 71,413 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 65,066 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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AXI 86 is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AXI 86, 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 AXI 86 registered?

AXI 86 is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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