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T23 BWM

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,770 mi
Last recorded35,770 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT23 BWM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 35,770 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 35,522 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 35,138 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 34,826 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 34,418 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 34,041 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 33,538 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 32,993 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 32,280 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 31,517 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 30,596 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 29,767 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

front tyres perrishing inbetween treads

Fail 9 Mar 2015 29,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 28,654 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 27,453 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 27,453 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 26,123 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 23,615 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 21,493 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,157 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,151 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

left wiper poor

Fail 27 Mar 2008 18,151 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

left wiper poor

Pass 8 Jun 2007 16,588 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2006 12,920 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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T23 BWM is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T23 BWM, 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 T23 BWM registered?

T23 BWM is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 May 1999.

Is T23 BWM safe to buy?

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