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T235 CLR

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

75,914 mi
Last recorded75,914 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT235 CLR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 75,914 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 75,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 75,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 75,888 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 75,492 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 75,012 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 73,584 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 73,067 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF&OSF and NSR&OSR, before the flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil sump seal,timing chain case, steering pump hose. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 71,872 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 70,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 70,738 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 68,803 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 65,214 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 61,482 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 61,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 58,458 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 54,113 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 50,795 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 46,244 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 42,213 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 39,969 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 37,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 30,847 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 26,840 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 CLR is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CLR, 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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T235 CLR is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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