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B15 OPN

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,644 mi
Last recorded66,644 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 OPN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 66,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side's (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 64,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Washer jet not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 63,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Washer jet not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side's (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 63,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush has started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has a small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side's (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 61,974 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 61,971 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 60,330 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering rack is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 58,005 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 57,999 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 56,003 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 53,131 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 50,665 miles

odd lower suspension arms fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2015 50,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

odd lower suspension arms fitted

rear discs rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2014 50,242 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 49,383 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 48,112 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 46,897 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 46,897 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 44,677 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 25 May 2010 42,573 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 39,018 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 33,788 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 24,419 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 16,109 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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B15 OPN is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B15 OPN, 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 B15 OPN registered?

B15 OPN is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 June 1999.

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