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E9 FEN

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

37,510 mi
Last recorded37,510 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 FEN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 37,510 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 37,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 36,781 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 36,507 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 36,082 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 35,553 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 35,268 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 34,402 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 33,036 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 32,375 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 30,903 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 29,312 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 25 May 2013 29,312 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 25,541 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 May 2012 25,541 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 24,367 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 24,367 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 23,851 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 21,800 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 May 2009 21,800 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 19,285 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 17,194 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 15,209 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 15,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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E9 FEN is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc 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 E9 FEN, 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 E9 FEN registered?

E9 FEN is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is E9 FEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E9 FEN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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