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V281 WBD

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,200 mi
Last recorded106,200 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV281 WBD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 106,200 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 106,184 miles

brake pipes coated in protective cover

slight travel on brake pedal

Pass 14 Jun 2013 106,043 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 104,085 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 104,082 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 98,731 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 98,730 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Both front wishbone, rear bushes beginning to perish slightly

Slight surface corrosion to rear brake disc faces

Pass 30 Sep 2009 92,313 miles

mud exhaust mount in poor condition

number plates starting to fade

pads wearing

rear tyres very low @ limits

some metal brake pipes beginning to corrode

some movement in bottom ball joints

some movement in wishbone bushes

Pass 18 Sep 2008 83,901 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 78,480 miles

advisory.nearside front tyre worn bald on inner shoulder.advise attention/renewal.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 69,593 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 59,723 miles

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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V281 WBD is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V281 WBD, 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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What year was V281 WBD registered?

V281 WBD is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V281 WBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V281 WBD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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