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GBT897UHH

BMW Z3

1999 · BLUE · PETROL · 87,881 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-02-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-09-23

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MOT History — 30 tests · 19 passed · 11 failed

PASS23 September 2026
87,881 mi
PASS24 September 2025
87,746 mi
FAIL24 July 2025
87,745 mi
PASS1 August 2024
87,734 mi
  • MINORNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MINOROffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
FAIL1 August 2024
87,734 mi
  • PRSNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MINORNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MINOROffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASS3 August 2023
87,588 mi
PASS4 August 2022
87,492 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside handbrake low effort
FAIL1 August 2022
87,490 mi
  • MAJORNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MAJORNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside handbrake low effort
PASS28 July 2021
87,474 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYengine oil leak
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
PASS5 August 2020
87,455 mi
  • ADVISORYrear brake pipes corroded.
  • ADVISORYboth headlamp lenses deteriorated.
  • ADVISORYlight scratches to windscreen.
FAIL29 July 2020
87,454 mi
  • MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYrear brake pipes corroded.
  • ADVISORYboth headlamp lenses deteriorated.
  • ADVISORYlight scratches to windscreen.
PASS9 August 2019
87,102 mi
  • ADVISORYrear brake pipes corroded.
  • ADVISORYrear brake pads worn low.
  • ADVISORYboth front tyres worn close to legal limit.
  • ADVISORYfront brake pads worn low.
FAIL1 August 2019
87,089 mi
PASS10 August 2018
85,556 mi
FAIL9 August 2018
85,556 mi
PASS20 September 2017
85,437 mi
FAIL19 September 2017
85,437 mi
  • FAILNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
PASS29 July 2016
85,268 mi
  • ADVISORYlow effort o/s/ hand brake
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYo/s/r tyre perished
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYcorrosion rear disc's
  • ADVISORYoil leak
PASS15 August 2015
81,150 mi
  • ADVISORYrear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear (3.7.B.6b)
  • ADVISORYOil Leak
FAIL15 August 2015
81,150 mi
  • ADVISORYrear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear (3.7.B.6b)
  • PRSOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • PRSOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • ADVISORYOil Leak
PASS23 August 2014
76,561 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  • USER ENTEREDCentre exhaust bracket broken
FAIL9 August 2014
76,425 mi
  • FAILOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  • FAILOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • FAILAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  • USER ENTEREDCentre exhaust bracket broken
PASS14 August 2013
71,809 mi
  • USER ENTEREDlight scratches to o/s screen
  • USER ENTEREDo/s washer jet weak.
  • USER ENTEREDabs light off at time of test.
  • USER ENTEREDo/s/r hand brake lazy.
PASS10 August 2012
67,045 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
PASS18 August 2011
61,937 mi
PASS18 August 2010
53,967 mi
FAIL13 August 2010
53,889 mi
  • FAILAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  • ADVISORYService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASS3 August 2009
45,736 mi
  • USER ENTEREDfront diff oil leak.
  • USER ENTEREDrear discs are starting to corroide.
  • USER ENTEREDnearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.
PASS21 August 2008
41,963 mi
  • USER ENTEREDoffside seatbelt guide broken
FAIL12 August 2008
41,951 mi
  • FAILAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  • USER ENTEREDoffside seatbelt guide broken

Vehicle Details Official

Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
BLUE
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,895 cc
Year
1999
First registered
1999-03
Tax due
2027-02-01
MOT expiry
2027-09-23
Recorded mileage
87,881 mi

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