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V315 JKL

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,287 mi
Last recorded107,287 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV315 JKL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 107,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 107,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 106,387 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 106,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 104,792 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 103,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 102,879 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 100,597 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 99,847 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 98,427 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 96,470 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 94,070 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 94,070 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 91,130 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 88,193 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 83,545 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 78,679 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 74,008 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 69,063 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 69,063 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 61,857 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 57,047 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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V315 JKL is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V315 JKL, 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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V315 JKL is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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