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WPB 9

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,983 mi
Last recorded42,983 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPB 9
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 42,983 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf/nsr/osr/osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 42,604 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slightly perishing dot code is 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 42,209 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 41,631 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 40,593 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 40,387 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 39,931 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 39,663 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 39,167 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 38,823 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 38,168 miles

Nearside Rear fluid residue, but no visible signs of leak.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 37,239 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 35,074 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 32,974 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 32,119 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 30,819 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 29,691 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 28,394 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 27,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 25,085 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 23,606 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 22,272 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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WPB 9 is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WPB 9, 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 WPB 9 registered?

WPB 9 is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is WPB 9 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPB 9 shows 22 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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