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D17 UDH

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,520 mi
Last recorded48,520 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 UDH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 48,520 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 48,483 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 48,170 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 47,504 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 47,001 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 46,921 miles

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

Offside rear and nearside front tyres slightly perished outer sidewalls

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 46,917 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear and nearside front tyres slightly perished outer sidewalls

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 45,209 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 45,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 45,200 miles

Front to rear brake pipes (at nearside rear) slightly corroded

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

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar drop link rubber bush

Fail 11 Jul 2014 45,197 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front to rear brake pipes (at nearside rear) slightly corroded

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

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar drop link rubber bush

Pass 28 Sep 2011 41,923 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 36,855 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 19,613 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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D17 UDH is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 D17 UDH, 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 D17 UDH registered?

D17 UDH is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 December 1999.

Is D17 UDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D17 UDH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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