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T129 RPM

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,768 mi
Last recorded82,768 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT129 RPM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 82,768 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 82,766 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 82,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 77,444 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 73,852 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake fluid black

exhaust corroded.

Fail 6 Apr 2017 73,852 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

brake fluid black

exhaust corroded.

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 73,637 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front arm rearward bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2016 73,637 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front arm rearward bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2015 72,009 miles

deterioration on exhaust rear box

wear in both front suspension arm rearward bushes deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2015 72,008 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

deterioration on exhaust rear box

wear in both front suspension arm rearward bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2014 70,809 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension arm forward bushes worn

Fail 13 Mar 2013 69,537 miles

CO emissions on limit at idle

CO emissions reading irratic on fast idle

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres near wear limit and cracking

corrosion on both rear brake pipes to calipers

deterioration on both headlights

deterioration on rear exhaust box

wear in both front suspension arm rearward bushes

Pass 13 Mar 2013 69,537 miles

CO emissions on limit at idle

CO emissions reading irratic on fast idle

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres near wear limit and cracking

corrosion on both rear brake pipes to calipers

deterioration on both headlights

deterioration on rear exhaust box

wear in both front suspension arm rearward bushes

Pass 14 Mar 2012 68,065 miles

slight deterioation rear box

Fail 14 Mar 2012 68,065 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

slight deterioation rear box

Pass 7 Mar 2011 62,346 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 62,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 53,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 44,365 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,922 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 37,123 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 35,764 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

left front tyre wall cracking up change it now

this vehicle needs brake pads all round now for safety

Pass 18 Aug 2006 35,764 miles

left front tyre wall cracking up change it now

this vehicle needs brake pads all round now for safety

Pass 30 Mar 2006 34,249 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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T129 RPM is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T129 RPM, 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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T129 RPM is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 June 1999.

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