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F25 UTH

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

94,512 mi
Last recorded94,512 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF25 UTH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 94,512 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 94,436 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides under wing liner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted and both sides have corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2022 93,558 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & inner edge wear (245 40 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & inner edge wear (225 45 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges

both front tyres slightly perished

general underbody corrosion

reverse lights not working

Pass 28 Sep 2021 91,602 miles

All discs corroded

Chip in screen

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear tyres going out of shape

Fail 28 Sep 2021 91,602 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All discs corroded

Chip in screen

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 27 Aug 2020 91,041 miles

All Brake Discs Deteriorated.

Stone Chips Front Screen.

Fail 25 Aug 2020 91,037 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All Brake Discs Deteriorated.

Stone Chips Front Screen.

Pass 6 Aug 2019 90,059 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 90,050 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 88,283 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 85,752 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 83,291 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

osr nsr inner sills corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2016 83,283 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

osr nsr inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 82,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 82,563 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 80,286 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 80,286 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 77,789 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 75,033 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 75,033 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 62,735 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 61,175 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 47,796 miles

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

all brakes slightly pitted

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,796 miles

all brakes slightly pitted

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Apr 2009 45,593 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 45,593 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 44,385 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 41,100 miles

Dent in N/S/R wing and door

N/S/F washer jet poor

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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F25 UTH is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 F25 UTH, 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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F25 UTH is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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