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D15 JGM

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,286 mi
Last recorded67,286 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 JGM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 67,286 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 67,288 miles

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2025 59,997 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 59,960 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all brake flexi hoses corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 59,799 miles

All brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 58,831 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 57,431 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 56,826 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 55,385 miles

O/S/R BRAKE DISC IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,944 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 52,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 49,563 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 49,563 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 47,149 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 43,066 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 40,066 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion.

rear tyres worn down to 2mm.

slight deteroiration of outer handbrake cables.

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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D15 JGM is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 D15 JGM, 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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D15 JGM is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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