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DCZ 355

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,750 mi
Last recorded58,750 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 355
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 58,750 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 58,495 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 58,102 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 57,700 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 57,284 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 57,249 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 58,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 56,432 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 54,067 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,744 miles

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

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

Wipers judder

Pass 12 Jun 2013 51,138 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 49,346 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)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 46,595 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 46,592 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 42,282 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2009 40,437 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 38,412 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2008 38,399 miles

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

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2007 36,565 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 36,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 34,529 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 34,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust mounts corroded

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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DCZ 355 is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DCZ 355, 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 DCZ 355 registered?

DCZ 355 is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is DCZ 355 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCZ 355 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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