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V343 GLA

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,688 mi
Last recorded62,688 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV343 GLA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 62,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 62,660 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 62,387 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 30 Sep 2016 62,384 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 28 Sep 2015 62,081 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 28 Sep 2015 62,081 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 29 Sep 2014 61,983 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 27 Sep 2013 60,880 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

Pass 27 Sep 2012 60,577 miles

Some power steering pipes corroded.

Fail 27 Sep 2012 60,577 miles

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

Some power steering pipes corroded.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 59,510 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 59,077 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 57,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 55,031 miles

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

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

offside lower inner chassis damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2007 55,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

offside lower inner chassis damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2006 51,486 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 49,259 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 49,259 miles

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

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

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

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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V343 GLA is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 V343 GLA, 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 V343 GLA registered?

V343 GLA is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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