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J900 APR

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

90,074 mi
Last recorded90,074 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 APR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 90,074 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 88,825 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 88,825 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2024 87,203 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 85,959 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 84,188 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 81,353 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 78,810 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 75,687 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has heat damage

Pass 5 Jun 2018 69,849 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 66,581 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 65,737 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 64,428 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 63,558 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 62,477 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 61,546 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 60,307 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 59,252 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 56,025 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)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 56,025 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,483 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 48,192 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 47,074 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J900 APR is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green 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 J900 APR, 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 J900 APR registered?

J900 APR is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is J900 APR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J900 APR 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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