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T228 DGP

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,397 mi
Last recorded139,397 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT228 DGP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 139,397 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front, both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake weak on offside wheel.

Pass 14 Oct 2019 135,774 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 135,704 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 long pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 131,819 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 128,226 miles

Parking brake only just adequate. (16%)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 124,776 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 124,769 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all tyres worn and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 121,369 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 117,864 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 114,436 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 111,214 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 107,588 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011
Fail 25 Jan 2011

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 85,307 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 85,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 74,939 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 67,845 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 May 2006 60,752 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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T228 DGP is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T228 DGP, 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 T228 DGP registered?

T228 DGP is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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