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DCO 88Y

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,331 mi
Last recorded55,331 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCO 88Y
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 55,331 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 55,217 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 55,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 54,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 54,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 54,342 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 53,550 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 50,718 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 49,236 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 47,752 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 46,836 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 45,361 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 44,170 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 40,530 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 40,530 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 36,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on edges (secondary tread) with small cuts/tears

Pass 21 Mar 2012 36,045 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges (secondary tread) with small cuts/tears

Pass 13 Jul 2010 31,292 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 29,041 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 11 Mar 2008 25,680 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,956 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 19,126 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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DCO 88Y is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DCO 88Y, 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 DCO 88Y registered?

DCO 88Y is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is DCO 88Y safe to buy?

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