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CTT 8Y

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,352 mi
Last recorded41,352 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTT 8Y
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 41,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 41,255 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 41,255 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective NOT CHECKED (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 41,157 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 41,161 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 41,105 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 2 Aug 2016 41,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc slightly pitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 40,911 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 40,911 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 39,835 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,155 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 38,155 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 34,719 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,707 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 26,799 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 20,162 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Apr 2008 18,182 miles

both rear anti roll bar mounts have moved from installation position

Pass 2 Apr 2007 15,963 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 15,361 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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CTT 8Y is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CTT 8Y, 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 CTT 8Y registered?

CTT 8Y is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is CTT 8Y safe to buy?

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