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N600 SEA

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,965 mi
Last recorded76,965 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN600 SEA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 76,965 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 76,965 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 76,949 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 75,760 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 75,277 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 74,399 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 72,982 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 70,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 69,078 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 68,236 miles

Airbag lamp illuminated

Fail 5 Oct 2010 68,236 miles

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

Airbag lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Oct 2009 66,683 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 66,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 65,624 miles

Airbag warning lamp illuminated.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 65,622 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Airbag warning lamp illuminated.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 63,523 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 62,052 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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N600 SEA is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N600 SEA, 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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N600 SEA is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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