CarVerify

Free Car Check

C3 ARM

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,489 mi
Last recorded110,489 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 ARM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 110,489 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill panel joint (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill panel joint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 104,732 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill panel joint (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill panel joint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 100,458 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill panel joint (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill panel joint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 95,314 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 89,938 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 87,450 miles

Offside play in steering arm (rack end)

Fail 20 Nov 2020 87,448 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside play in steering arm (rack end)

Pass 22 Nov 2019 85,394 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 81,889 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 77,850 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 74,927 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 70,477 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 66,839 miles

both front inner brake pads worn close to the limit.

deterioration both front anti roll bar lower link arm bushes.

deterioration front number plate.

deterioration wiper blade rubbers.

oil leak.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 62,634 miles

deterioration front number plate.

deterioration offside front anti roll bar link arm lower bush.

inner front brake pads wearing low.

oil leak.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 5 Dec 2013 62,634 miles

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

deterioration front number plate.

deterioration offside front anti roll bar link arm lower bush.

inner front brake pads wearing low.

oil leak.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 59,145 miles

deterioration front number plate.

deterioration offside front anti roll bar link arm lower bush.

inner front brake pads wearing low.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 56,259 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 56,259 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 1 Dec 2010 52,341 miles

corrosion exhaust and support bracket.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 48,761 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 48,761 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 43,184 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 37,889 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake balance inequal but not excessive

Pass 12 Dec 2006 33,975 miles

corrosion exhaust system and components.

corrosion fuel tank support straps.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

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
Full BMW Z3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C3 ARM is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc 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 C3 ARM, 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

How do I check the history of C3 ARM?

You can check the full history of C3 ARM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C3 ARM registered?

C3 ARM is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 December 1999.

Is C3 ARM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 ARM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C3 ARM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C3 ARM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.