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CRZ 3873

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,839 mi
Last recorded97,839 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRZ 3873
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 97,839 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside hand brake effort low

Pass 2 Oct 2017 96,639 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 96,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 94,139 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 87,275 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 81,654 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 80,550 miles

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

rear coil springs not matched pair.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 77,552 miles

both wipers smear slightly

general corrosion to exhaust

general wear and corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 13 Sep 2011 75,985 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 75,934 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 67,765 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 67,765 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 57,477 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 57,477 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 48,440 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 40,917 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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CRZ 3873 is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CRZ 3873, 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 CRZ 3873 registered?

CRZ 3873 is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 April 1999.

Is CRZ 3873 safe to buy?

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