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T211 BYY

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,732 mi
Last recorded61,732 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT211 BYY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 61,732 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 61,266 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2023 60,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 59,922 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 59,641 miles

A/C pipe leaking

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damage (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Manual gear box: just meet minimum requirements, very wet out put shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are 17 year old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips, middle (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 59,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sidelight lens damage /broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

A/C pipe leaking

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damage (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Manual gear box: just meet minimum requirements, very wet out put shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are 17 year old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips, middle (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 57,250 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front position lamp lens slightly damaged around edge, but no effect on emitted light & unlikely to cause injury

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 57,250 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front position lamp lens slightly damaged around edge, but no effect on emitted light & unlikely to cause injury

Offside Headlamp aim too low P.R.S adjusted lamp, no further fault found (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 54,333 miles

rear cross beam bushes worn

Fail 7 Sep 2019 54,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

rear cross beam bushes worn

Pass 10 Sep 2018 53,145 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 51,964 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 51,964 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 50,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2014 47,381 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 47,381 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 46,726 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 46,726 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 42,388 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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T211 BYY is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T211 BYY, 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 T211 BYY registered?

T211 BYY is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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