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E13 ALX

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,467 mi
Last recorded73,467 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 ALX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 73,467 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2013 69,601 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 69,572 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2012 65,217 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2011 59,855 miles

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

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

offside rear and nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 19 May 2011 59,854 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside rear and nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Mar 2010 54,192 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 53,993 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 49,084 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 43,925 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 43,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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E13 ALX is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E13 ALX, 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 E13 ALX registered?

E13 ALX is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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