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V329 RAL

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,883 mi
Last recorded118,883 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV329 RAL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 118,883 miles

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 93,811 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 90,355 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 89,013 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 89,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 87,899 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 87,884 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2017 84,517 miles

both front driving lamps inoperative

engine management warning lamp staying on

exhaust front pipe support bracket corroded and broken

rear brake discs showing corossion ridges at edges

Fail 29 Jun 2017 84,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section near back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

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

both front driving lamps inoperative

engine management warning lamp staying on

exhaust front pipe support bracket corroded and broken

rear brake discs showing corossion ridges at edges

Pass 30 Jun 2016 81,830 miles

Handbrake efficiency just met

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

engine light on

minor engine oil leak

nearside front suspension arm rear bush slight play

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

offside rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 9 Sep 2014 80,499 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 78,785 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 73,856 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 70,839 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 70,838 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 69,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 65,708 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 58,949 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside washer poor

Pass 14 Sep 2007 58,949 miles

nearside washer poor

Pass 2 Sep 2006 50,503 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 41,477 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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V329 RAL is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V329 RAL, 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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V329 RAL is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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