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T250 RKC

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

55,384 mi
Last recorded55,384 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT250 RKC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 55,384 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 54,433 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 53,090 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 49,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 48,273 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Splitting (1.1.15 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 47,693 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 47,224 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 47,224 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,674 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 46,007 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 44,210 miles

Exhaust box baffles rattling

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 42,335 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 32,945 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 26,911 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 22,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake disc slightly corroded from standing

Pass 6 Apr 2010 17,476 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 12,397 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

battery low

Pass 17 Apr 2009 12,397 miles

battery low

Pass 14 Apr 2008 7,995 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 4,692 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 3,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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T250 RKC is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 T250 RKC, 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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T250 RKC is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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