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J77 CLP

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

50,268 mi
Last recorded50,268 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 CLP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 50,268 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 50,009 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 50,009 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 49,783 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 49,783 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 49,389 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 48,606 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 48,606 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 46,374 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 45,431 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 45,431 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 44,683 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 44,683 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 44,302 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL INNER EDGES WORN (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 43,554 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 42,143 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 42,143 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 40,718 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 40,718 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 38,670 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 38,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 37,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 37,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 35,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 35,396 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 32,301 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,786 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 26,686 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 26,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

underbody scrapped

Fail 21 Feb 2008 26,120 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

underbody scrapped

Pass 9 Oct 2007 25,409 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 15,705 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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J77 CLP is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J77 CLP, 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 J77 CLP registered?

J77 CLP is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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