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J4 UAA

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,747 mi
Last recorded85,747 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 UAA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 85,747 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 84,509 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 82,620 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 82,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 81,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 81,311 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 78,857 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)

advise-handbrake travel

Fail 14 May 2014 75,963 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 75,963 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 30 May 2013 63,351 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 62,221 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 62,114 miles

car has only just passed the emissions test,advice service or further fault finding

Fail 11 Sep 2010 55,840 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 55,840 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 47,661 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 47,661 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 43,136 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,209 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 36,789 miles

Front brake pads getting low. Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 32,950 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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J4 UAA is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J4 UAA, 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 J4 UAA registered?

J4 UAA is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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