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J5 KGT

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

43,088 mi
Last recorded43,088 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 KGT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 43,088 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 42,471 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 41,757 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 41,049 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 40,337 miles

front brake pads low (Advise attention

Pass 19 Feb 2021 39,032 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 19 Feb 2021 39,032 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Feb 2020 37,395 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 36,286 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 35,453 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 34,661 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 34,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure damaged inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 33,264 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 32,471 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 31,666 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 30,660 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,644 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 28,150 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 26,751 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 25,871 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 24,994 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 23,231 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 20,851 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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J5 KGT is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 J5 KGT, 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 J5 KGT registered?

J5 KGT is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 March 1999.

Is J5 KGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 KGT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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