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V326 GKU

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

155,296 mi
Last recorded155,296 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV326 GKU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 155,296 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 154,711 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 154,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 154,039 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 154,039 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 154,035 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 153,203 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 153,192 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE VERY LOW ON TREAD

SUGGEST CHECK AND ADJUST TRACKING-NON TEST ITEM

Pass 22 Mar 2011 144,299 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 144,298 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 133,405 miles

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

front brake pipes rusting

Fail 31 Mar 2010 133,405 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pipes rusting

Pass 27 Mar 2009 122,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 98,740 miles

front + rear brake pipes rusting

Fail 12 Mar 2008 98,740 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front + rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 30 Mar 2007 81,241 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 73,636 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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V326 GKU is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V326 GKU, 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 V326 GKU registered?

V326 GKU is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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