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T23 MBH

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

34,217 mi
Last recorded34,217 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT23 MBH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 34,217 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 33,778 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 33,653 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 32,387 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 30,891 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 29,810 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 28,298 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 27,790 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 27,092 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 26,235 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 26,211 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 25,442 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 24,088 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 23,554 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 22,594 miles

n/s and o/s steering rack gators collapsed but still secure.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 21,593 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 20,327 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 19,175 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 17,766 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 16,563 miles

Advise O/S/R outer driveshaft gaitor due to split

Pass 13 Apr 2006 15,235 miles

possibly had mouse in engine bay at sometime due to sound proofing damage may have done other damage.

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 MBH is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 T23 MBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T23 MBH registered?

T23 MBH is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 May 1999.

Is T23 MBH safe to buy?

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