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T137 KDM

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,312 mi
Last recorded105,312 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT137 KDM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 105,312 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 105,309 miles

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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all four tyres badly cracked cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 105,221 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres badly cracked advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 101,748 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing on tread and side walls

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on tread and side walls

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

Offside Front tyre perishing on tread and side walls

Offside Rear tyre perishing on tread and side walls

under side of vehicle and fuel and brake pipes waxed/under sealed

Fail 1 Oct 2020 101,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing on tread and side walls

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on tread and side walls

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

Offside Front tyre perishing on tread and side walls

Offside Rear tyre perishing on tread and side walls

under side of vehicle and fuel and brake pipes waxed/under sealed

Pass 18 May 2019 101,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 100,797 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 8 May 2017 100,245 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front lower arm bush starting to split

Offside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

steering rack has a light misting of oil

Pass 31 May 2016 99,368 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 99,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2015 98,345 miles

all tyres perished

exhaust fitment poor

Fail 30 Apr 2015 98,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

all tyres perished

exhaust fitment poor

Pass 21 May 2014 97,492 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

both rear tyres have cuts on inner walls not exposing chords

Pass 29 Nov 2012 85,039 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 80,497 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Brake pipes rusting in places.

Rear bushes on front wishbones wearing.

Fail 16 Nov 2011 80,495 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

Air bag warning light on.

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 78,049 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Brake warning light on.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 78,039 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Air bag warning light on.

Brake warning light on.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 76,608 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Brake warning light on.

Front screen marked.

Slight leak on centre silencer.

Underbody brake pipes srarting to corrode.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 76,608 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Brake warning light on.

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front screen marked.

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

Slight leak on centre silencer.

Underbody brake pipes srarting to corrode.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 74,020 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 70,184 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 68,008 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 59,256 miles

EXHOUST BRACKET LOOSE ON TRANSMITION

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads approching 1,5mm LIMIT

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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T137 KDM is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 T137 KDM, 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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T137 KDM is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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