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T230 BSP

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,834 mi
Last recorded83,834 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT230 BSP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 83,834 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 83,834 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s handbrake outer sleeve split

Pass 7 Sep 2011 80,719 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion along both sills and at jacking points

Pass 10 Sep 2010 77,792 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 74,704 miles

Chip in windscreen outwith zone A less than 40mm diameter.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside handbrake cable outer sheath split.

Fail 11 Sep 2009 74,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Chip in windscreen outwith zone A less than 40mm diameter.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside handbrake cable outer sheath split.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 71,255 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 70,708 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 62,910 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 62,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 52,873 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 52,837 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak power steering pump area

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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T230 BSP is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 T230 BSP, 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 T230 BSP registered?

T230 BSP is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T230 BSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T230 BSP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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