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J22 BHP

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,498 mi
Last recorded130,498 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 BHP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 130,498 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 130,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018 123,000 miles

n/side front tyre wearing uneven and low inner edge

n/side handbrake lower effort and total just passed 17% minimum required is 16%

o/side front antiroll link bar lower bush starting to split/weaken

Fail 7 Sep 2018 123,000 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

n/side front tyre wearing uneven and low inner edge

n/side handbrake lower effort and total just passed 17% minimum required is 16%

o/side front antiroll link bar lower bush starting to split/weaken

Pass 29 Aug 2017 114,517 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 114,389 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure handbrake (3.5.1d)

Offside Brake cable insecure handbrake cable (3.5.1d)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 106,151 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 106,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 97,705 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 28 Aug 2014 92,405 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 84,486 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 80,247 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 68,252 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 55,918 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 55,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 46,325 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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J22 BHP is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J22 BHP, 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 J22 BHP registered?

J22 BHP is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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