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5887 RU

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,299 mi
Last recorded114,299 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration5887 RU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 114,299 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 113,867 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 113,867 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 113,058 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 112,880 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 112,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 112,527 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 112,527 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 109,330 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 109,330 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 105,859 miles

slight wear in steering rack require att shortly

Pass 17 Jan 2011 101,231 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 96,274 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 93,854 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 86,690 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 86,680 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 75,725 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 70,260 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 70,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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5887 RU is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 5887 RU, 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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5887 RU is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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