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C5 ANN

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

50,604 mi
Last recorded50,604 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 ANN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 50,604 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 50,236 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 49,830 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 49,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 48,709 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 47,685 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 46,237 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 45,112 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 43,724 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 42,252 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 41,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 Aug 2015 39,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 37,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 35,627 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 33,540 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 30,950 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 29,272 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 27,510 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 25,162 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 22,476 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 20,254 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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C5 ANN is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C5 ANN, 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 C5 ANN registered?

C5 ANN is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 July 1999.

Is C5 ANN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 ANN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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