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T119 XAX

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

81,203 mi
Last recorded81,203 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT119 XAX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 81,203 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 81,203 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 79,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 75,286 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 75,286 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 71,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 68,305 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 65,174 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 65,174 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2019 63,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 59,482 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 59,482 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 57,134 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside / offside (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2016
Pass 16 Jun 2015 50,334 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 48,925 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 46,071 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,419 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 44,861 miles

both rear tyres have age cracks outer sidewalls

Pass 24 Jun 2010 43,214 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 40,581 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 38,030 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 34,845 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 31,067 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 27,745 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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T119 XAX is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 T119 XAX, 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 T119 XAX registered?

T119 XAX is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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