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T203 TWX

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,351 mi
Last recorded78,351 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT203 TWX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 78,351 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 77,951 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 76,100 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 76,010 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 75,953 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 75,424 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 75,276 miles

Oil leak

all brake discs have surface corrosion

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2014 75,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

all brake discs have surface corrosion

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 72,765 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 69,960 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 66,717 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 63,312 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 54,433 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 54,433 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 51,280 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 51,280 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 45,340 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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T203 TWX is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 T203 TWX, 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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What year was T203 TWX registered?

T203 TWX is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 July 1999.

Is T203 TWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T203 TWX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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