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F16 DAD

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,057 mi
Last recorded90,057 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 DAD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 90,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal thick (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 89,828 miles

Nearside Outer sill panel corroded

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 89,017 miles

sill covers corroded

suspension corroded

under side corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2023 88,418 miles

sill covers corroded

suspension correded

under side corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2022 86,716 miles

suspension corroded

underside corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2021 85,026 miles

suspension parts corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2020 84,045 miles

all susepion corrded

engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2019 83,365 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2018 82,779 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 82,256 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 81,655 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 77,836 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 73,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 69,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear heat shield loose

Pass 23 Apr 2012 64,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 55,383 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 50,774 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 50,774 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

front brake pads very low/front brake discs worn/rear exhaust very rusty/airbag light on

Pass 5 Jun 2008 50,586 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Jun 2008 50,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 47,130 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2007 47,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 43,133 miles

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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F16 DAD is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F16 DAD, 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 F16 DAD registered?

F16 DAD is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 June 1999.

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