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V289 DPB

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,110 mi
Last recorded148,110 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV289 DPB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 148,110 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 148,063 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 147,950 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 147,920 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 147,467 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 147,277 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 142,087 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 142,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 129,832 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread depth.

Steering rack showing signs of wear.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 121,062 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front anti roll bar linkage lower ball joint dust cover split

Fail 20 Jul 2011 121,061 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front anti roll bar linkage lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 4 Aug 2010 111,793 miles

offside front anti roll bar linkage top protective boot slightly deteriated

Fail 4 Aug 2010 111,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front anti roll bar linkage top protective boot slightly deteriated

Pass 7 Aug 2009 108,672 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 105,040 miles

OS sidelight lens slightly damaged.

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 105,040 miles

OS sidelight lens slightly damaged.

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 94,146 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 85,810 miles

oil leak

play in the steering

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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V289 DPB is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V289 DPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V289 DPB registered?

V289 DPB is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 November 1999.

Is V289 DPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V289 DPB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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