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T233 FUA

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,953 mi
Last recorded94,953 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT233 FUA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 94,953 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear sills are slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2021 92,594 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 92,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Front axle bush as marked (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 91,994 miles

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

catalyst getting slow on reaction

Pass 2 Jan 2019 91,537 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak off/side front area

Pass 4 Jan 2018 90,418 miles

both rear suspension arms have some corrosion on them

Fail 4 Dec 2017 90,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes at rear from flexy to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres are worn low on outer edges

both rear suspension arms have some corrosion on them

Pass 9 Dec 2016 89,718 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear pipes from flexy hoses to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres very low on tread on inner and outer edges

Fail 9 Dec 2016 89,718 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear pipes from flexy hoses to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres very low on tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Dec 2015 89,032 miles

Nearside Front worn very low on inner edge

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2014 87,534 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 87,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre is devoid of pattern on inner side also both rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 27 Nov 2013 86,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 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)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 86,043 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 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 19 Nov 2012 82,734 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 82,734 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 76,591 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 71,820 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 63,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 58,909 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 52,830 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 52,830 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 48,237 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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T233 FUA is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 T233 FUA, 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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T233 FUA is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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