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J555 JGP

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

41,670 mi
Last recorded41,670 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 JGP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 41,670 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 41,534 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 41,465 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 41,458 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 41,357 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 41,163 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 40,851 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 40,188 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)

slight front and rear service brake immbalance

Fail 6 Aug 2014 39,596 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both near side and off side front inner brake pads are low on braking material.

both rear tyre treads are on 4.00mm

front brake immbalancne has just met minimum criteria @ 30%,requires adjustment/repair.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 39,596 miles

both near side and off side front inner brake pads are low on braking material.

both rear tyre treads are on 4.00mm

front brake immbalancne has just met minimum criteria @ 30%,requires adjustment/repair.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 39,186 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 38,334 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 37,835 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 36,635 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 35,655 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 35,012 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 34,512 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 33,213 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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J555 JGP is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 J555 JGP, 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 J555 JGP registered?

J555 JGP is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is J555 JGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J555 JGP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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