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J33 SEP

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,340 mi
Last recorded123,340 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 SEP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 123,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 114,142 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER BRAKE PAD GETTING LOW

Fail 30 Dec 2010 114,112 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER BRAKE PAD GETTING LOW

Pass 15 Dec 2009 104,915 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 93,275 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2008 79,300 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 64,582 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 50,265 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J33 SEP is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J33 SEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J33 SEP registered?

J33 SEP is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is J33 SEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J33 SEP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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