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P111 KCH

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,168 mi
Last recorded33,168 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 KCH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 33,168 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 33,168 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2014 32,815 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 32,815 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 31,430 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 31,419 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 May 2010 30,874 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 28,965 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front brake flexy hose slightly loose in mount

slight leak from power steering resivoir

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Apr 2009 28,965 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front brake flexy hose slightly loose in mount

slight leak from power steering resivoir

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2008 22,383 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 22,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

first fast idle high 1.089

o/s/f wiper could do with replacement shortly

Pass 13 Mar 2007 16,166 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 12,003 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 12,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) 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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P111 KCH is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P111 KCH, 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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P111 KCH is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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