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CEZ 399

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

111,055 mi
Last recorded111,055 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEZ 399
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 111,055 miles

advise slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe at rear

Pass 16 Oct 2024 110,331 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 109,086 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

advise park brake grabbing n/s

Pass 4 Oct 2022 108,108 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced FRONTS FLASHING/INTERMITTANT (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 107,634 miles

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

advise parkbrake grabbing n/s

Fail 5 Oct 2021 107,626 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

advise parkbrake grabbing n/s

Pass 13 Oct 2020 106,328 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 105,187 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 104,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 May 2018 104,716 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2017 103,872 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both n/s and o/s (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 102,371 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 May 2016 102,371 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 May 2015 100,710 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 May 2014 98,926 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 96,916 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2012 94,952 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 92,351 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2010 89,994 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2009 87,859 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 84,740 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 81,855 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 76,423 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2005 62,647 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 62,647 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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CEZ 399 is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 CEZ 399, 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 CEZ 399 registered?

CEZ 399 is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is CEZ 399 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEZ 399 shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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