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M9 LUE

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,027 mi
Last recorded43,027 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 LUE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 43,027 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 42,591 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 42,263 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 41,446 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 39,994 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 39,297 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 39,265 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 39,020 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 May 2012 39,018 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,944 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 38,808 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 38,488 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 38,483 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 36,286 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 34,217 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 33,023 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 32,878 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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M9 LUE is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M9 LUE, 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 M9 LUE registered?

M9 LUE is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is M9 LUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M9 LUE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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