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WND 859

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,887 mi
Last recorded30,887 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWND 859
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 30,887 miles

Engine covers, undertrays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Pass 26 Mar 2019 30,877 miles

Couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

OSR & NSR tyres are slightly perished

Pass 20 Mar 2018 30,767 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 30,490 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2016 30,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Mar 2015 30,248 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 29,729 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 28,160 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,906 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 26,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S/R wheel slightly distorted

Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,445 miles

Slight damage to N/S/R wheel

Pass 16 Mar 2010 23,978 miles

Chip in windscreen in Zone B

Pass 18 Mar 2009 22,285 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 20,503 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Mar 2007 19,103 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 19,103 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 Mar 2006 17,040 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 17,040 miles

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

Offside Front 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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WND 859 is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WND 859, 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 WND 859 registered?

WND 859 is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is WND 859 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WND 859 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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