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T114 JCF

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT114 JCF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026
Fail 20 Jan 2026

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 98,711 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 97,314 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 94,831 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 94,621 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 94,588 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Number plate

Pass 5 Aug 2019 93,368 miles

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

suspension components corroded,corrosion on sills.

Pass 20 Aug 2018 91,133 miles

corrosion on sills

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 90,679 miles

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 90,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 90,365 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 90,029 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2015 90,029 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 89,329 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 89,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 88,461 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 81,101 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 81,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 76,459 miles

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

offside front brake disc corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2011 76,459 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2010 66,601 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 63,284 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 59,980 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 56,536 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 50,284 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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T114 JCF is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T114 JCF, 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 T114 JCF registered?

T114 JCF is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 April 1999.

Is T114 JCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T114 JCF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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