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MZ 1304

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,114 mi
Last recorded55,114 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMZ 1304
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 55,114 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2025 55,061 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2024 54,840 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2023 54,781 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 54,692 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 54,692 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 54,477 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 53,749 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 52,770 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 51,847 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 50,832 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 50,060 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 22 May 2014 48,777 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 47,058 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,865 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 44,639 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 44,559 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 42,958 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 42,958 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 40,173 miles

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

engine oil leak from offside top front

Pass 10 Jun 2008 36,469 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 34,383 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 30,941 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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MZ 1304 is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MZ 1304, 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 MZ 1304 registered?

MZ 1304 is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 June 1999.

Is MZ 1304 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MZ 1304 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MZ 1304 have outstanding finance?

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