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WRO 1S

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

52,641 mi
Last recorded52,641 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRO 1S
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 52,641 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 52,640 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 51,752 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 50,465 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 49,188 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 47,659 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2020 46,234 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 43,283 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 40,627 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 38,683 miles

Oil leak engine

Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,035 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,225 miles

Wipers smearing. Min std for MOT test.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,485 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 31,974 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower steering column flexible coupling has slight play

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,390 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,330 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 27,877 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,271 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,076 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 21,956 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 19,518 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,518 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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WRO 1S is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 WRO 1S, 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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What year was WRO 1S registered?

WRO 1S is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is WRO 1S safe to buy?

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