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V317 GCH

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

69,175 mi
Last recorded69,175 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV317 GCH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 69,175 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))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 69,169 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 68,516 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 63,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 63,998 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2016 61,249 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 61,249 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 59,864 miles

both front and nearside main brake pipe coroding

front and rear brake discs show wear / corrosion

front suspension wishbone rear mounting bushes perishing

movement in nearside front wishbone rear mounting bush

nearside front tyre worn uneven to limit

offside front tyre worn uneven

slight play in all suspension anti roll bar bushes

Fail 23 Mar 2015 59,864 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front and nearside main brake pipe coroding

front and rear brake discs show wear / corrosion

front suspension wishbone rear mounting bushes perishing

movement in nearside front wishbone rear mounting bush

nearside front tyre worn uneven to limit

offside front tyre worn uneven

slight play in all suspension anti roll bar bushes

Pass 26 Mar 2014 57,502 miles

slight dent in nearside front inner wheel rim,Nearside/offside front tyres wearing uneven inner treaded areas

some seperation and slight movement in nearside/offside front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes

stone chips in windscren

surface corrosion in prescribed areas,Surface corrosion in front and rear brake discs

Fail 26 Mar 2014 57,502 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight dent in nearside front inner wheel rim,Nearside/offside front tyres wearing uneven inner treaded areas

some seperation and slight movement in nearside/offside front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes

stone chips in windscren

surface corrosion in prescribed areas,Surface corrosion in front and rear brake discs

Pass 26 Mar 2013 54,704 miles

brake discs corroded noise from brakes

cracked front number plate

front tyres uneven wear

lift in offside front lower ball joint vulkanized bush

nearside front wheel rim slight damage

play in front wishbone rear mounting bushes

slight brake imbalance

Fail 26 Mar 2013 54,704 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake discs corroded noise from brakes

cracked front number plate

front tyres uneven wear

lift in offside front lower ball joint vulkanized bush

nearside front wheel rim slight damage

play in front wishbone rear mounting bushes

slight brake imbalance

Pass 26 Mar 2012 52,594 miles

Airbag warning light on

Contact marks offside front at inner wing

Front and rear brake discs pitted/corroded

Slight dent nearside front inner wheel rim

Stone chips in windscreen

offside rear and nearside/offside front brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2012 52,594 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Airbag warning light on

Contact marks offside front at inner wing

Front and rear brake discs pitted/corroded

Noise from brakes when tested

Slight dent nearside front inner wheel rim

Stone chips in windscreen

offside rear and nearside/offside front brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2011 50,254 miles

Wipers poor.

Fail 17 Feb 2011 50,254 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Wipers poor.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 47,095 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 47,095 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 44,015 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 39,311 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 33,672 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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V317 GCH is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V317 GCH, 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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What year was V317 GCH registered?

V317 GCH is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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