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J3 RAB

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

43,444 mi
Last recorded43,444 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 RAB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 43,444 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 43,422 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 43,300 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 43,277 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 43,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 43,208 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 43,059 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 43,033 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 43,011 miles

Central Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Central Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 42,867 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 18 Jul 2014 42,709 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 42,688 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2011 42,410 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,849 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 39,263 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 38,404 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 35,410 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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J3 RAB is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 J3 RAB, 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 J3 RAB registered?

J3 RAB is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is J3 RAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 RAB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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