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T228 MBU

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

114,376 mi
Last recorded114,376 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT228 MBU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 114,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 18 Jun 2026 114,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 10 Jun 2025 110,997 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 105,862 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 102,574 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 99,464 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 95,252 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 92,839 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 89,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front side light dim

Pass 23 Mar 2018 84,517 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 80,970 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 75,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 71,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 69,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 66,247 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 64,162 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 61,080 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 60,972 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 58,502 miles

nearside and offside front brake pads getting low

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2009 54,240 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 50,631 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 46,004 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 41,352 miles

offside front tyre has a screw in it

offside rear tyre at 1.6mm and perishing

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 MBU is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 MBU, 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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T228 MBU is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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