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M88 UPE

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

85,663 mi
Last recorded85,663 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 UPE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 85,663 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 84,790 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 83,567 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 83,085 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 82,764 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 82,313 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 82,305 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

centre consol not fitted exposing insecure electrical wiring

rear registration plate slightly insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2017 82,262 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake hose ferrule covers deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2016 81,913 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 81,913 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 81,301 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 80,749 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 80,007 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 80,007 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 79,498 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 10 Jul 2012 79,498 miles

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

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 7 Jul 2011 71,920 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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 7 Jul 2011 71,920 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 70,329 miles

n/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2009 67,026 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 67,026 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 62,776 miles

both front anti roll bar links , rubber gaiters split .

both rear axle carrier bushes worn slightly .

Fail 13 Jun 2007 56,086 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 56,086 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 48,567 miles

chips in windscreen

engine oil leak

play in o/s/f bottom suspension arm rear bush

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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M88 UPE is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 M88 UPE, 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 M88 UPE registered?

M88 UPE is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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