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T245 TBA

1999 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,707 mi
Last recorded92,707 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT245 TBA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 92,707 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 92,016 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 91,837 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 91,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 91,695 miles

All brake discs pitted on edges.

O/S/R handbrake efficiency low but working.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2013 91,695 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All brake discs pitted on edges.

O/S/R handbrake efficiency low but working.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 90,214 miles

all brake discs corroded

front gear box to exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2012 89,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake discs corroded

front gear box to exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2011 89,327 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 89,327 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 85,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 85,385 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 78,677 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 72,484 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 65,906 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2006 60,567 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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T245 TBA is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T245 TBA, 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 T245 TBA registered?

T245 TBA is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T245 TBA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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