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V272 FFP

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,460 mi
Last recorded140,460 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV272 FFP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 140,460 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 140,460 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 139,691 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 136,249 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers corroded both

Power steering ferrule on flexy pipe corroded

corrosion to front suspension components

surface corrosion to os and ns front inner sills

Pass 11 Jan 2018 131,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge - 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre starting split on inner sidewall - 235/40/17

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge - 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded All (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General underside condition, Inc. both inner & outer sills - front to rear (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 126,614 miles

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

both head lamps poor

rear section of exhaust in poor cindition

Fail 11 Jan 2017 126,614 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

both head lamps poor

rear discs in poor condition

rear section of exhaust in poor cindition

Pass 30 Dec 2015 121,990 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 11,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 11,720 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 110,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013 110,271 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 101,466 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 99,454 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 97,355 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 92,121 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 92,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 82,469 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 73,003 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 73,003 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2006 60,375 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V272 FFP is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V272 FFP, 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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V272 FFP is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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