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V287 FLN

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,934 mi
Last recorded122,934 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV287 FLN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2024 122,934 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension components corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components under sealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 122,915 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 122,134 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 120,218 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 120,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Cracks in outer side wall but no cord visible

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 114,674 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 108,972 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 106,641 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 100,850 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 98,120 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 96,662 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 92,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 82,826 miles

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

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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V287 FLN is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V287 FLN, 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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V287 FLN is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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