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T139 CBK

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

68,864 mi
Last recorded68,864 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT139 CBK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 68,864 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 68,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 68,667 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 68,667 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 67,657 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 67,493 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 66,237 miles

Front Number Plate Slightly Damaged

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 66,237 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Number Plate Slightly Damaged

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,321 miles

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

both front shock absorber bump-stop is deteriorated

offside front brake caliper outer clip is missing

Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,223 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 63,211 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 63,211 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 62,112 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 61,085 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 59,977 miles

Oil leak

Rear number number has slight water ingress

Fail 10 Apr 2013 59,976 miles

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake disc discoloured

Oil leak

Rear number number has slight water ingress

Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,863 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 57,697 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 56,543 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 54,841 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside and offside front wishbones rear bushes slightly cracked.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,625 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 51,923 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 51,923 miles

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

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 14 Mar 2006 49,358 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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T139 CBK is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc 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 T139 CBK, 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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T139 CBK is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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