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ONZ 3007

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

71,279 mi
Last recorded71,279 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONZ 3007
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 71,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake imbalance o/s lag on application and effort low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 70,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake imbalance o/s lag (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak @ middle fixing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box outer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank secure straps corroded only (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs have light corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 69,210 miles

Imbalance on parking brake application offside lagging on operation

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded @ base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded @ base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 68,102 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 67,971 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 67,521 miles

n/s/f shocker slightly weeping

Pass 29 May 2019 67,025 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 65,731 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 65,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE RUNNING HOT

FRONT TYRES VERY CRACKED IN TREADS

Pass 27 Mar 2017 24,325 miles

correctly spaced number plates fitted @ time of mot

front tyres cracked in treads

Fail 27 Mar 2017 64,500 miles

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

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

front tyres cracked in treads

Pass 28 Apr 2015 63,862 miles

brake flexy hoses ferrules corroded

correct spaced number plates fitted @ time of test

Fail 28 Apr 2015 63,858 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

brake flexy hoses ferrules corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 63,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 May 2014 63,341 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 62,621 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 62,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 61,605 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 59,190 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 59,190 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 57,039 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 57,039 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear axle bushes slight play and split

wipers smearing

Fail 30 Apr 2010 57,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 28 May 2009 55,567 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 53,599 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 50,654 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 47,122 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2006 47,122 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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ONZ 3007 is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ONZ 3007, 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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What year was ONZ 3007 registered?

ONZ 3007 is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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