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T122 LBJ

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,772 mi
Last recorded98,772 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT122 LBJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 98,772 miles

Offside Front shock absorber body is rusty

Rear coil springs are rusty

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light obviously disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake hose ferrels have surface rust

rear brake discs have light surface rust

rear brake pipes have surface rust

Fail 23 Aug 2019 98,772 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber body is rusty

Rear coil springs are rusty

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light obviously disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake hose ferrels have surface rust

rear brake discs have light surface rust

rear brake pipes have surface rust

Pass 21 Aug 2018 98,756 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coil springs corroded

signs of misting of oil to nearside front shock absorber

slight play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 21 Aug 2018 98,756 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

coil springs corroded

signs of misting of oil to nearside front shock absorber

slight play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 18 Aug 2017 98,716 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 98,707 miles

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

Rear coil springs corroded

suspension components surface corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 98,623 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 98,503 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 98,472 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slightly deteriated-not leaking.

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriated-advise renewal.

Fail 28 Aug 2013 98,471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slightly deteriated-not leaking.

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriated-advise renewal.

Pass 18 Aug 2012 98,342 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 98,218 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 97,467 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 92,390 miles

Centre exhaust silencer internals loose/rattling

Undershield fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Feb 2009 92,390 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre exhaust silencer internals loose/rattling

Undershield fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2008 68,092 miles

Centre exhaust silencer internals loose/rattling

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 67,986 miles

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

Centre exhaust silencer internals loose/rattling

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 40,226 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 40,226 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2007 39,194 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2006 12,747 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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T122 LBJ is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T122 LBJ, 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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T122 LBJ is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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