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V283 KGC

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,040 mi
Last recorded124,040 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV283 KGC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 124,040 miles

both front tyres cracking on inner edges

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight exhaust blow

sump protector rusted

Fail 30 May 2018 124,040 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight exhaust blow

sump protector rusted

both front tyres cracking on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2017 112,983 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 103,108 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion rear of front to rear brake pipes

Steering column fitted incorrectly?

Fail 10 May 2016 103,108 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Slight corrosion rear of front to rear brake pipes

Steering column fitted incorrectly?

Pass 23 Dec 2014 101,250 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 98,839 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded but not affecting security of exhaust

Fail 3 Jan 2014 98,838 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket corroded but not affecting security of exhaust

Pass 17 Jan 2013 95,865 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 91,535 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 85,638 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 78,794 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 71,415 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 63,885 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 55,912 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 47,465 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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V283 KGC is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V283 KGC, 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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V283 KGC is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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