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T126 RPC

1999 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,904 mi
Last recorded54,904 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT126 RPC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 54,904 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 54,863 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 54,519 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 54,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 53,851 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 53,665 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 53,013 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 52,062 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 51,461 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 50,882 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 49,930 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,496 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,258 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 48,661 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 46,763 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 46,763 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 45,740 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 42,989 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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T126 RPC is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T126 RPC, 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 T126 RPC registered?

T126 RPC is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is T126 RPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T126 RPC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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