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V320 DYX

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,342 mi
Last recorded104,342 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV320 DYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 104,342 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 97,551 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 97,549 miles

Central Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 96,448 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 91,002 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 90,984 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 89,991 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 83,566 miles

Airbag warning lamp on indicating a system fault.

Pass 17 May 2011 78,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 May 2011 78,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 71,872 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 63,172 miles

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

slight screen damage

Pass 7 May 2008 60,197 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 60,197 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 55,619 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 55,619 miles

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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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V320 DYX is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 V320 DYX, 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 V320 DYX registered?

V320 DYX is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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