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1 GYJ

1999 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

78,688 mi
Last recorded78,688 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 GYJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 78,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion on tank straps,steering and suspension components

Fail 12 Jul 2022 78,688 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion on tank straps,steering and suspension components

Pass 5 Jul 2021 77,867 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on steering and suspension components

Pass 3 Jul 2020 77,841 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 77,841 miles

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

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad has come displaced (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 77,559 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 77,412 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 77,412 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 May 2017 76,792 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 76,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe to rear wheel corroeded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 May 2016 76,476 miles

Braking system leaking 1 brake pipe front to rear leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe to rear wheel corroeded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 73,997 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 73,980 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 73,980 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 73,931 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 73,931 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 73,199 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 70,678 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 70,678 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 65,955 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 61,952 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 61,952 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 58,031 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 54,654 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all four tyres near limit

front brake imbalance 24%

front brake pads low

high level brake light bulbs not working

slight play in steering rack o/side

slight play lower steering column u/j

Pass 23 Sep 2005

all four tyres near limit

front brake imbalance 24%

front brake pads low

high level brake light bulbs not working

slight play in steering rack o/side

slight play lower steering column u/j

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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1 GYJ is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 1 GYJ, 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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1 GYJ is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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