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A18 CHP

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

66,194 mi
Last recorded66,194 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 CHP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 66,194 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 65,877 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 65,876 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 65,533 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 65,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 63,763 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 60,107 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 61,969 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 60,107 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 57,431 miles

Offside Front brake binding minor

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 55,366 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 55,365 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 53,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 53,521 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 52,568 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 51,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Oct 2010 50,763 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front disc(s) deteriorating

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 19 Oct 2010 50,763 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front disc(s) deteriorating

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Sep 2009 48,395 miles

front suspension struts and arms have surface corrosion

front tyre treads slightly worn on outside edges

Fail 23 Sep 2009 48,395 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front suspension struts and arms have surface corrosion

front tyre treads slightly worn on outside edges

Pass 28 Oct 2008 44,581 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,687 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 42,677 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 40,335 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 33,901 miles

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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A18 CHP is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 A18 CHP, 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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What year was A18 CHP registered?

A18 CHP is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is A18 CHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 CHP shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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