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T212 JVP

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,585 mi
Last recorded131,585 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT212 JVP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 131,585 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 124,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

sill covers corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 117,147 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 117,113 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 112,873 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 109,441 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 109,389 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 106,257 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 101,792 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 101,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 94,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 May 2011 88,002 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 79,605 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 79,598 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 66,110 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 66,110 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 53,906 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 44,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 37,020 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 37,020 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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T212 JVP is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T212 JVP, 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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T212 JVP is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 June 1999.

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