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B4 EAF

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,025 mi
Last recorded99,025 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 EAF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 99,025 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded or greased (covering inspection)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2021 98,978 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 98,978 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 98,499 miles

All suspension, steering & brake components have surface corosion

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 98,499 miles

All suspension, steering & brake components have surface corosion

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 97,502 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front slight play rack ends

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

Oil leak ()

all tyres cracked on tread

Fail 3 Aug 2016 97,502 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front slight play rack ends

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

all tyres cracked on tread

Pass 29 Jun 2015 96,160 miles

brake discs have surface corrosion

brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2014 92,832 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 92,832 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 86,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 86,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 78,127 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres close to wear markers

Pass 7 Mar 2011 78,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres close to wear markers

Pass 6 Mar 2010 72,593 miles

Air bag light on!

Front tyres worn low on inside edge!

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear tyres cracking in tread! Dot code 03.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 67,173 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear tyres have minor cracks on tyre tread

Pass 6 Feb 2008 60,970 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 55,550 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 47,009 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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B4 EAF is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver 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 B4 EAF, 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 B4 EAF registered?

B4 EAF is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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