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YAZ 1849

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,340 mi
Last recorded64,340 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

RegistrationYAZ 1849
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 64,340 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2025 64,329 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 64,310 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 63,514 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 62,714 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 61,737 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 59,390 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 57,650 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 57,343 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 28,855 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 24,740 miles

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 21,330 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn to 2mm tread depth.

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 1849 is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YAZ 1849, 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

How do I check the history of YAZ 1849?

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What year was YAZ 1849 registered?

YAZ 1849 is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is YAZ 1849 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAZ 1849 shows 12 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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