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J500 SKU

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,680 mi
Last recorded46,680 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 SKU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 46,680 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tailgate component insecure boot (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 44,146 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 41,378 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 41,378 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 39,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 37,808 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 36,183 miles

Lower various surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 36,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Various surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jul 2016 35,779 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 33,413 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 32,641 miles

coolant temp in the red

Pass 15 Nov 2012 32,060 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 32,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 30,373 miles

both front tyres have slight cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2010 28,995 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 28,389 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 28,326 miles

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

advise inner edge near-side front tyre wear

Pass 23 Aug 2007 26,273 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 25,149 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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J500 SKU is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J500 SKU, 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 J500 SKU registered?

J500 SKU is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is J500 SKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 SKU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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