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T249 BFR

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,658 mi
Last recorded59,658 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT249 BFR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 59,658 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 54,149 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 50,707 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 47,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 47,464 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 44,296 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 40,532 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 36,479 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 36,479 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front metal exhaust bracket starting to corrode,

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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T249 BFR is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T249 BFR, 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 T249 BFR registered?

T249 BFR is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T249 BFR safe to buy?

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