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F14 MWR

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

58,829 mi
Last recorded58,829 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF14 MWR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 58,829 miles

Exhaust Box Corrosion

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 58,683 miles

Both rear wheel inner rims distorted

Engine oil leak

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

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

Offside Slight play in inner rack joint

Pass 16 Apr 2024 58,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undertray + sill coverings fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2023 58,109 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 57,953 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 57,670 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 57,662 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 57,102 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 56,999 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 55,515 miles

Oil leak present

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Dec 2017 55,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak present

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 54,882 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Dec 2016 54,882 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2015 51,972 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 48,580 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 48,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 43,968 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)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2012 42,311 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 42,311 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 42,739 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 40,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 36,789 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 32,994 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 28,255 miles

oil leaks underside

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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F14 MWR is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black 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 F14 MWR, 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 F14 MWR registered?

F14 MWR is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is F14 MWR safe to buy?

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