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T131 XAX

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

156,248 mi
Last recorded156,248 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT131 XAX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 156,248 miles

FRONT & REAR SUBFRAMES CORRODED

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED

SLIGHT LEAK N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER

SURFACE CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

Fail 1 Oct 2020

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

O/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT

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

SLIGHT LEAK N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER

Pass 2 Oct 2019 172,108 miles

Nearside Front wishbone inner ball joint has slight play

both front tyres wearing on edges, o/s/r tyre close to wear indicators

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriate

heavy corrosion on both rear suspension arms

Fail 27 Sep 2019 172,108 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front wishbone inner ball joint has slight play

both front tyres wearing on edges, o/s/r tyre close to wear indicators

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriate

heavy corrosion on both rear suspension arms

Pass 3 Sep 2018 168,646 miles

both rear wishbones corroded

fluctuation o/s/r brake

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2018 168,646 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear wishbones corroded

fluctuation o/s/r brake

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2017 159,888 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 146,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join after catalyst (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Fail 9 May 2016 146,936 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join after catalyst (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 143,467 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

both front lower ball joints have slight play

Pass 23 May 2014 136,692 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 136,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 127,655 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 127,054 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)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 120,966 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2012 120,963 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

air bag mil

Pass 18 Mar 2011 116,836 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc`s swept area considerably reduced by corrosion.

Fail 18 Mar 2011 116,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc`s swept area considerably reduced by corrosion.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 110,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

advise o/s/r handbrake outer casing starting to crack

Fail 25 Feb 2010 109,997 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Airbag warning light on

Off side front disc corroded.

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2008 96,728 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 96,728 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 89,123 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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T131 XAX is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 T131 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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T131 XAX is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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