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E2 PJR

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,281 mi
Last recorded41,281 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 PJR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 41,281 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 41,276 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 41,237 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 41,237 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 41,199 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened OSF and NSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded OSR and NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 41,178 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Undertray's fitted minimizing inspection

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 41,178 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed OSR and NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front undertray fitted minimizing inspection

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 41,172 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Feb 2018 40,954 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Feb 2017 40,820 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 40,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cracking to show cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre side wall cracking to show cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under cover fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 40,300 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators starting to flash white (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f indicator starting to flash white (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s side repeater starting to flash white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 39,583 miles

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 38,698 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 38,316 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,417 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,725 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,072 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 33,731 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 22 Aug 2007 32,230 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 30,473 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 PJR is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PJR, 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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E2 PJR is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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