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D1 VCK

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,695 mi
Last recorded20,695 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 VCK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 20,695 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 20,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2017 20,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 20,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 20,325 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 19,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2012 19,265 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 18,570 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 17,598 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 15,706 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 15,304 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 14,375 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 13,840 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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D1 VCK is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 D1 VCK, 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 D1 VCK registered?

D1 VCK is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is D1 VCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D1 VCK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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