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W445 RPH

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,235 mi
Last recorded76,235 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW445 RPH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 76,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 75,014 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 75,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 73,764 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2023 73,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2022 72,508 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 71,099 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 69,528 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 68,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 66,785 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 64,929 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 63,533 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 60,118 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 60,118 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Dec 2014 54,784 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 54,784 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 49,354 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 49,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 46,426 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2011 45,083 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 43,080 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 41,164 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 41,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 38,781 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 37,306 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 36,058 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 33,672 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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W445 RPH is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 W445 RPH, 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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W445 RPH is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for W445 RPH shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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