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T129 UEE

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,757 mi
Last recorded86,757 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT129 UEE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 86,757 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 86,280 miles

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 85,461 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 83,978 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 83,279 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both handbrake cables split on outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 82,858 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 82,858 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2019 82,226 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 81,764 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 UEE is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 T129 UEE, 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

How do I check the history of T129 UEE?

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What year was T129 UEE registered?

T129 UEE is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 July 1999.

Is T129 UEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T129 UEE shows 9 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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