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YAZ 1221

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,061 mi
Last recorded82,061 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAZ 1221
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 82,061 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 80,673 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 79,351 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 78,276 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 76,361 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 76,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 74,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 74,285 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 73,483 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 71,837 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres starting to perish

power steering pipe corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2017 71,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all tyres perished

Pass 26 Jul 2016 69,750 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber weak

Fail 23 Jul 2016 69,747 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber weak

Pass 21 Jul 2015 69,446 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 68,822 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 68,278 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 68,311 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 68,125 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 67,862 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 66,535 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 65,744 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 64,690 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 63,913 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 58,631 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear 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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YAZ 1221 is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc 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 YAZ 1221, 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 YAZ 1221 registered?

YAZ 1221 is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 August 1999.

Is YAZ 1221 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAZ 1221 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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