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J20 BPX

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,311 mi
Last recorded80,311 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 BPX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 80,311 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 80,299 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 80,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 80,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 79,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 79,576 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 79,284 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 78,902 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 78,705 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 78,149 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 78,149 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 76,857 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 75,261 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 75,361 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside and nearside rear springs are fractured but still sit correctly in lower saddles.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 73,010 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 68,306 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 66,385 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 64,441 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 60,544 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 60,541 miles

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

O/S/F brake hose starting to perish.

Pass 10 May 2006 53,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 47,234 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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J20 BPX is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J20 BPX, 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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J20 BPX is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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