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MJZ 7873

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,498 mi
Last recorded90,498 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJZ 7873
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 90,498 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays & sills covers fitted time of test

Fail 8 May 2026 90,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays & sills covers fitted time of test

Pass 9 May 2025 90,355 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 89,726 miles

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

Slight roughness is steering operation

Pass 12 May 2023 89,554 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 89,030 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 88,558 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 88,125 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 87,405 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 85,434 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 84,547 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 81,443 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

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 7873 is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 7873, 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 7873 registered?

MJZ 7873 is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 April 1999.

Is MJZ 7873 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJZ 7873 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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