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V30 RAD

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,982 mi
Last recorded119,982 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV30 RAD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 119,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 119,241 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 118,497 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 117,673 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 116,648 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 114,867 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 114,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2010 103,846 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 103,832 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

headlamp washers appear to be leaking

offside cable outer damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2008 98,909 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 92,271 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 80,026 miles

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

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

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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V30 RAD is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc 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 V30 RAD, 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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V30 RAD is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V30 RAD safe to buy?

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