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T138 WUG

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,163 mi
Last recorded105,163 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT138 WUG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 105,163 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 105,045 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 104,174 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 103,494 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 103,494 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 103,483 miles

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))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 103,148 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 102,399 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 102,071 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 101,926 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 101,013 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 100,422 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 99,955 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 98,357 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 98,357 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 96,293 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 93,699 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 89,213 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 83,971 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 83,971 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 83,190 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 83,190 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 80,795 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 77,017 miles

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

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

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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T138 WUG is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 T138 WUG, 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

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What year was T138 WUG registered?

T138 WUG is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 August 1999.

Is T138 WUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T138 WUG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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