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CKZ 8648

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,349 mi
Last recorded48,349 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKZ 8648
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 48,349 miles

Front Both bump stops damaged (strut)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking + both 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Diff leak

Fail 28 Oct 2020 48,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 46,238 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 44,483 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 41,867 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 41,839 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 39,114 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage under vehicle (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front under wheel arch mud guard insecure

coolant leak

Fail 24 Oct 2015 39,114 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage under vehicle (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front under wheel arch mud guard insecure

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

coolant leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 36,809 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 36,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 34,320 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 32,429 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 32,422 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge but still within legal limit

Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,219 miles

O/S/F tyre and BOTH rear tyres WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

Rear brake pads low

Fail 11 Apr 2007 28,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S/F tyre and BOTH rear tyres WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

Rear brake pads low

Pass 24 Apr 2006 26,948 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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CKZ 8648 is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CKZ 8648, 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 CKZ 8648 registered?

CKZ 8648 is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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