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M9 PGE

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

121,874 mi
Last recorded121,874 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 PGE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 May 2025 121,874 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE IMBALANCED. 130 O/S READING. 220 AND LOCKING N/S READING

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front FORWARD SECTION OF SILL CORRODED AND WEAK

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 121,732 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE IS UNBALANCED. O/S READING 40. N/S READING 200 AND LOCKING. PERFORMANCE PASSED TEST BECAUSE OF HIGH READING ON N/S

Fail 18 Jul 2023 121,732 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE IS UNBALANCED. O/S READING 40. N/S READING 200 AND LOCKING. PERFORMANCE PASSED TEST BECAUSE OF HIGH READING ON N/S

Pass 1 Feb 2019 121,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer case (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer case (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 121,236 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect and rear (0.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer case (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer case (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 119,575 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 119,575 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 116,906 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 113,959 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

slight movement to n/s/f inner ball joint

Fail 23 Sep 2016 113,902 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML light on

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge of tread

slight play to n/s/f inner ball joint

Pass 21 Aug 2015 102,281 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 29 Aug 2014 95,290 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 89,251 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 89,251 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 84,233 miles

AIR BAG waring light staying on

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 84,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

AIR BAG waring light staying on

BRAKE warnig light staying on

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 78,636 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 78,636 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 68,199 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 68,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 60,574 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 55,365 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)

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 PGE is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 M9 PGE, 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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M9 PGE is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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