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C12 GUP

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

46,138 mi
Last recorded46,138 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 GUP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 46,138 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire disconnected

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 45,277 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2022 44,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap perished

Pass 19 Jun 2021 43,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 43,054 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 42,284 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 41,117 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 41,116 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 40,161 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 39,221 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 7 Apr 2015 39,151 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,071 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 39,019 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,892 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 38,700 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 38,474 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 37,896 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 37,583 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 37,079 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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C12 GUP is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 C12 GUP, 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 C12 GUP registered?

C12 GUP is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is C12 GUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 GUP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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