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E2 KMJ

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,400 mi
Last recorded102,400 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 KMJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 102,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light weak/dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper fuel filler cap seal cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2025 102,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre fitted inside out

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb weak/dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper fuel cap seal slight cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2024 101,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips/cracks in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link lower bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper fuel cap seal slight cracking

Fail 19 Jun 2024 101,323 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips/cracks in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link lower bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper fuel cap seal slight cracking

Pass 26 May 2023 99,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper fuel cap seal slight cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2022 99,038 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 97,892 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to crack

small chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2020 97,385 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 20 May 2019 94,274 miles

Slight distortion on o/side rear wheel inner rim.

Pass 9 May 2018 90,776 miles

Front Brake discs wear lipped

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Rear Tyres worn close to limit n/s 3mm o/s 2mm

Pass 13 May 2017 87,747 miles

Front Brake pads wearing thin

Offside Front Drop link bush deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2017 87,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high ADJ INOP (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pads wearing thin

Offside Front Drop link bush deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2016 85,922 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 85,029 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 83,591 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 83,190 miles

both front tyres perished on outer side walls

Pass 7 Sep 2010 82,545 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 82,540 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 81,943 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 81,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 81,089 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 80,311 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 78,421 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 78,421 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E2 KMJ is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 E2 KMJ, 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 E2 KMJ registered?

E2 KMJ is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 May 1999.

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