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T135 ALR

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

88,073 mi
Last recorded88,073 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT135 ALR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 88,073 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 80,609 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracked cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached linkage detached from anti roll bar (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracked cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracked cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached linkage detached from anti roll bar (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracked cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Dash clocks not working

EML not illuminating

Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 80,401 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 80,381 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 80,356 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 80,169 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 79,879 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 79,403 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 78,101 miles

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

sills covered

Pass 10 Apr 2012 77,524 miles

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

sills covered

Pass 5 Apr 2011 76,728 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 75,967 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 75,370 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 74,139 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 73,154 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 72,453 miles

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

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

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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T135 ALR is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 T135 ALR, 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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T135 ALR is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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