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MYJ 111Y

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

12,536 mi
Last recorded12,536 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYJ 111Y
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 12,536 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 12,534 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 12,486 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 12,327 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 12,326 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 12,325 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 12,324 miles

Emissions not tested induction pipe deteriorated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 12,298 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 11,955 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 11,619 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 11,478 miles

Nearside Front tyre age related cracking

Nearside Rear tyre age related cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 11,478 miles

Nearside Front tyre age related cracking

Nearside Rear tyre age related cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 11,477 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 11,476 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 11,192 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 11,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 10,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 10,781 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 10,718 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 10,231 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 9,739 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 8,588 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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MYJ 111Y is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MYJ 111Y, 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 MYJ 111Y registered?

MYJ 111Y is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is MYJ 111Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYJ 111Y shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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