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OWL 250P

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWL 250P
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 3 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 72,166 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 70,778 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 70,616 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 67,559 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 66,359 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 64,883 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 59,849 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 53,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 48,940 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 48,870 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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OWL 250P is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 OWL 250P, 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 OWL 250P registered?

OWL 250P is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is OWL 250P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWL 250P shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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