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M800 PES

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,937 mi
Last recorded85,937 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM800 PES
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 85,937 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 May 2025 83,988 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 83,988 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 82,450 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 80,307 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 77,878 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 75,964 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shocks have slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2020 74,751 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 70,355 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 70,351 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 64,233 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 61,992 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2017 61,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2016 59,751 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 57,909 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 57,682 miles

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

n/s front brake component has restrected free movement

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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M800 PES is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M800 PES, 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 M800 PES registered?

M800 PES is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 July 1999.

Is M800 PES safe to buy?

The MOT history for M800 PES shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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