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MJZ 5210

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,432 mi
Last recorded45,432 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJZ 5210
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 45,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 45,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (o/s of 2 pipes) slight corrosion at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 45,172 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Both front tyres over 20 years old

Both rear tyres over 15 years old

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 45,172 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

All brake pipes covered in grease

Both front tyres over 20 years old

Both rear tyres over 15 years old

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 45,138 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 44,862 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 44,778 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 44,744 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 44,306 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 44,057 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 43,504 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 42,842 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 42,453 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 42,042 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 42,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 41,286 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 37,902 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 35,346 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 31,453 miles

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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MJZ 5210 is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MJZ 5210, 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 MJZ 5210 registered?

MJZ 5210 is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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