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A20 OHS

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

32,002 mi
Last recorded32,002 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 OHS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2020 32,002 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split at base (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 31,920 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 31,826 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 31,757 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 31,547 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 31,357 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 31,062 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 30,948 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 30,686 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 30,443 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 29,881 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 29,101 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 28,498 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 27,833 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 26,863 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 26,177 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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A20 OHS is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A20 OHS, 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 A20 OHS registered?

A20 OHS is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is A20 OHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 OHS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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