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T235 BDV

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,616 mi
Last recorded38,616 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT235 BDV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2017 38,616 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 38,610 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 38,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 38,297 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 38,017 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 21 Jun 2012 37,959 miles

both front tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 17 Jun 2011 37,618 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,134 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,382 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 35,274 miles

Both front tyres have cracks in side walls.

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

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link and both rubber mounting bushes.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 33,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm------o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 6 Jun 2006 30,450 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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T235 BDV is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T235 BDV, 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 T235 BDV registered?

T235 BDV is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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