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B9 MPR

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

180,184 mi
Last recorded180,184 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 MPR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 180,184 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front under the vehicle surface rust

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 179,991 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 179,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 177,723 miles

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

Front to rear surface rust

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security to rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security to rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 177,723 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front to rear surface rust

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security to rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security to rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 176,344 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to Rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 174,731 miles

Rear surface rust

Pass 27 Nov 2019 173,407 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 173,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 171,310 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 168,288 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)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 166,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Sills slightly corroded

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

Offside Outer Sill slightly corroded

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 166,528 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Sills slightly corroded

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

Offside Outer Sill slightly corroded

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 163,053 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 163,053 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 154,160 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 144,577 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

advise condition front wiper blades

Fail 8 Jun 2013 144,577 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

advise condition front wiper blades

Pass 7 Jun 2012 136,703 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

SRS lamp on

Pass 16 Jun 2011 129,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag warning light on

fuel light on

offside front position lamp unit damaged

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2011 129,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag warning light on

fuel light on

offside front position lamp unit damaged

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2010 122,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

Pass 8 May 2010 122,171 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

Pass 8 Apr 2009 114,729 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 114,729 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 105,261 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 94,852 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 94,852 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 83,144 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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B9 MPR is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 B9 MPR, 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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B9 MPR is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 June 1999.

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