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T221 VOO

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

64,173 mi
Last recorded64,173 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT221 VOO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 64,173 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 62,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 60,275 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

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

Offside Front brake disc corroded

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 57,228 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 53,941 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 53,944 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 51,473 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 49,029 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 44,854 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 41,606 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 38,471 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 38,471 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2016 36,896 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 33,565 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 33,565 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 32,909 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 32,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2014 32,391 miles

Play within offside front seat runners/linkage.

Pass 22 May 2013 31,120 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 30,412 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,758 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 28,973 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 27,916 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,977 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 26,977 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 25,795 miles

N/S PARK BRAKE LOW EFFORT.

Pass 7 Mar 2006 24,800 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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T221 VOO is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 T221 VOO, 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 T221 VOO registered?

T221 VOO is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 March 1999.

Is T221 VOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T221 VOO shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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