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F20 BRA

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

137,330 mi
Last recorded137,330 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF20 BRA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 137,330 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 137,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 137,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022
Fail 25 Mar 2022 137,068 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 137,068 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 136,909 miles

body modified

Pass 10 Mar 2016 133,019 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 133,011 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 132,447 miles

EXHAUST LEAK ON CENTER SECTION

Fail 22 Aug 2014 132,440 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EXHAUST LEAK ON CENTER SECTION

Pass 31 Aug 2013 132,103 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.EXHAUST LEAK.GENERAL CORROSION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION/STEERING.SIGNS OF O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE FOULING INNER WING?

Fail 27 Aug 2013 132,101 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

SCREEN DAMAGE.EXHAUST LEAK.GENERAL CORROSION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION/STEERING.SIGNS OF O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE FOULING INNER WING?

Pass 10 Sep 2012 130,487 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON.N/S MIRROR DAMAGED.GENERAL CORROSION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE SIGNS OF FOULING INNER WING.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.STEERING NOISE.EXHAUST LEAK?

Fail 7 Sep 2012 130,486 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

SCREEN DAMAGE.BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON.N/S MIRROR DAMAGED.GENERAL CORROSION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE SIGNS OF FOULING INNER WING.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.STEERING NOISE.EXHAUST LEAK?

Pass 18 Aug 2011 128,652 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 128,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 125,878 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 125,874 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 123,161 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 123,161 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 109,940 miles

see first sheet

Fail 11 Sep 2007 109,940 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 95,995 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 95,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 78,802 miles

Inner rim - N/S/F wheel buckled. Advise replacement

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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F20 BRA is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F20 BRA, 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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F20 BRA is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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