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W2 KEF

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,469 mi
Last recorded90,469 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 KEF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 90,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 90,420 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 90,195 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 89,782 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 89,419 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 88,771 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 88,486 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 87,817 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 87,069 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 85,708 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2017 85,704 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2016 81,886 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 81,886 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 67,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,090 miles

both front brake flexy hoses are starting to crack

Pass 4 Jan 2013 42,528 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 42,431 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 37,770 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 36,340 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 34,838 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 32,344 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,114 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 23,882 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 19,120 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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W2 KEF is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 W2 KEF, 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 W2 KEF registered?

W2 KEF is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W2 KEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W2 KEF shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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