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T206 SPM

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

138,512 mi
Last recorded138,512 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT206 SPM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 138,512 miles

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2025 138,506 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Front general corrosion subframe/ suspension components

Rear general corrosion subframe/suspension components

Pass 31 Jul 2024 138,477 miles

underbody corrosion & surface rust

Pass 24 Apr 2019 138,384 miles

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

fan belt is perished & cracked

Fail 18 Apr 2019 138,384 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

fan belt is perished & cracked

Pass 17 May 2018 129,131 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 129,131 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 129,091 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 129,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear diff mount bush loose

Pass 15 Apr 2016 127,132 miles

noise under car

Fail 14 Apr 2016 127,131 miles

Additional braking device damaged handbrake cable outer casing snapped (3.6.I.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

noise under car

Pass 27 Apr 2015 123,801 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 117,365 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 116,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 116,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 116,868 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 115,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 115,805 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 115,786 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

radiator cooling fan not cutting in

Pass 22 Oct 2010 109,208 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 109,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 93,484 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 93,484 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 66,885 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 62,708 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 51,012 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 44,136 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 36,401 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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T206 SPM is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 T206 SPM, 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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T206 SPM is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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