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T208 DDM

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

101,450 mi
Last recorded101,450 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT208 DDM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 101,450 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 101,429 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 101,389 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 101,380 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 101,341 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 101,100 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 101,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 100,914 miles

N/S/F tyre perished

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 100,757 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 100,726 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 100,614 miles

both front brake flexis slightly perished

both rear shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil

Pass 16 Aug 2013 100,573 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 99,849 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 92,329 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 85,598 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 81,162 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 77,072 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 70,001 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 63,132 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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T208 DDM is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 T208 DDM, 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 T208 DDM registered?

T208 DDM is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T208 DDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T208 DDM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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