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C3 MPF

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,181 mi
Last recorded62,181 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 MPF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 62,181 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 62,071 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 61,970 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 61,961 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 61,852 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 61,745 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 61,743 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 61,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on lower suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 61,089 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 60,219 miles

n/s/r tyre damage to inner sidewall

Fail 18 Apr 2016 60,219 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre damage to inner sidewall

Pass 1 Apr 2015 59,295 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Apr 2014 58,570 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

both front tyres perihed and cracking

Fail 17 Apr 2014 58,570 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

both front tyres perihed and cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2013 56,480 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 54,141 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 51,494 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,812 miles

23% front brake imbalance

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 Apr 2009 44,698 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 44,696 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 42,106 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 38,918 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 34,830 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2006 34,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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C3 MPF is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MPF, 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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C3 MPF is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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