MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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