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D25 URF

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,824 mi
Last recorded97,824 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD25 URF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 97,824 miles

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2026 97,824 miles

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH ILLEGALLY SPACED (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 95,453 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 13 May 2024 87,008 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sills corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2023 86,565 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 86,565 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 85,293 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 85,213 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 85,189 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Strong advise. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 78,118 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 May 2019 78,118 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 71,935 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 65,550 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 65,547 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Mount corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust back box heavily corroded

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

Front suspension and brake components heavily corroded

Nearside Hand brake cable in poor condition

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 63,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust back box skin weak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 62,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

exhaust back box outer cover weak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 59,047 miles

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

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

exhaust back box case loose

Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,602 miles

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

rear exhaust outer case

Fail 26 Apr 2013 55,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust outer case

Pass 17 Apr 2012 52,853 miles

Both rear tyres badly cracked and perished

Pass 20 Apr 2011 48,991 miles

Oil leak

Outer skin on rear exhaust sectio corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2010 46,815 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 43,200 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 39,940 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 36,687 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 33,464 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

nail in tyre

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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D25 URF is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D25 URF, 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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What year was D25 URF registered?

D25 URF is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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