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T234 SPL

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,737 mi
Last recorded139,737 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT234 SPL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2017 139,737 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both front to rear fuel pipes are slightly corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear and both the nearside and offside rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both nearside and offside lenses are misty (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Both pipes connected to the steering rack (2.3.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills are corroded but not within the box sections. Remedial repairs are recommended (2.4.A.3)

The nearside handbrake cable plastic securing clips are broken

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and the nearside rear (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 137,727 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear hand brake cable lose not in clips. clips broken.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 134,864 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front disc slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 130,555 miles

both rear suspension arms have brake pipes fitted that are starting to corrode

Pass 27 Sep 2013 129,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 128,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 110,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 110,710 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 98,595 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 91,286 miles

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

Nearside rear disc pitted.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 91,286 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside rear disc pitted.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 87,392 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 82,096 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 75,937 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 75,894 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 66,847 miles

rear tyres getting v/low in center

Pass 16 Aug 2005 57,045 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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T234 SPL is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T234 SPL, 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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T234 SPL is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 April 1999.

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