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DEZ 6161

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,119 mi
Last recorded88,119 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 6161
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2014 88,119 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 88,119 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advice on o/s and n/s/f metal brake pipes

Pass 29 Sep 2010 85,276 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 85,276 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 115,882 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 106,709 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 100,862 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 92,640 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 92,421 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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DEZ 6161 is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DEZ 6161, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DEZ 6161 registered?

DEZ 6161 is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is DEZ 6161 safe to buy?

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