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CBZ 329

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,850 mi
Last recorded127,850 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBZ 329
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 127,850 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 127,815 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 123,773 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 123,717 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 121,319 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 115,517 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 115,487 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 112,235 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 112,225 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 108,299 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 98,532 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 89,041 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 80,818 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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CBZ 329 is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 CBZ 329, 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 CBZ 329?

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What year was CBZ 329 registered?

CBZ 329 is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is CBZ 329 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBZ 329 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CBZ 329 have outstanding finance?

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