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E16 BDE

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

115,565 mi
Last recorded115,565 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 BDE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2017 115,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 114,464 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre cracked in inside sidewall

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 114,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint under load (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 111,942 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 110,500 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 110,496 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust system has a broken mount but is still adequately supported

Pass 5 Jun 2013 106,786 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system still being adequately supported

Fail 5 Jun 2013 106,786 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system still being adequately supported

Fail 17 May 2013 106,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2012 102,718 miles

front service brakes show imbalance.

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

near side front suspension spring adjuster sits very close to the near side front tyre.

off and near side front inner wing covers show evidence of tyre contact.

off side front suspension spring adjuster sits very close to the off side front tyre and shows evidence of contact at some point in time.

off side front tyre inner side wall shows damage.

srs air bag warning lamp illuminated.

various metal brake pipes show surface corrosion.

Fail 22 May 2012 102,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

front service brakes show imbalance.

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

near side front suspension spring adjuster sits very close to the near side front tyre.

off and near side front inner wing covers show evidence of tyre contact.

off side front suspension spring adjuster sits very close to the off side front tyre and shows evidence of contact at some point in time.

off side front tyre inner side wall shows damage.

off side front wiper blade rubber is incomplete/missing.

srs air bag warning lamp illuminated.

various metal brake pipes show surface corrosion.

Pass 19 May 2011 100,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level on minimum

front brake discs corroded

front numberplate damaged

front wiperblades split

o/s/f fog light damaged

o/s/r parking brake noisy when applied

rear discs brakes corroded

Fail 18 May 2011 100,191 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level on minimum

front brake discs corroded

front numberplate damaged

front wiperblades split

o/s/f fog light damaged

o/s/r parking brake noisy when applied

rear discs brakes corroded

Pass 4 May 2010 94,798 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 94,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 87,604 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 85,370 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 78,446 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2006 64,050 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 64,050 miles

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

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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E16 BDE is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 E16 BDE, 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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E16 BDE is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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