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T239 JCF

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,445 mi
Last recorded74,445 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT239 JCF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 74,445 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 74,436 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 70,184 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 70,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 70,178 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 69,833 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 69,539 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 69,539 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both front drop links excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 68,875 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake discs has been overheated (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 67,014 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 66,816 miles

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2018 66,516 miles

oil leak unable to see where from

Pass 15 Mar 2017 66,253 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 65,028 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 64,948 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 64,623 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 61,771 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 May 2011 61,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre perrished

Pass 17 May 2010 59,762 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 58,100 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 56,990 miles

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

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

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

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

both front suspension fluid bushes starting to un/bound

oil residue around lower engine bay

Pass 21 Jul 2006 55,293 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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T239 JCF is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 T239 JCF, 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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T239 JCF is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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