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V346 DYX

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,888 mi
Last recorded104,888 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV346 DYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 104,888 miles

both front tyres worn/low on edges

brake warning light on

drive seat slightly insecure

n/s front brake warning wire broken

slight play o/s front lower balljoint

slight play o/s front suspension arm bush

unable to check airbag light

Fail 7 May 2014 104,888 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres worn/low on edges

brake warning light on

drive seat slightly insecure

n/s front brake warning wire broken

slight play o/s front lower balljoint

slight play o/s front suspension arm bush

unable to check airbag light

Pass 19 Apr 2013 96,993 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 96,929 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

brake pad warning light on

offside front side light damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2012 91,350 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 91,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 85,056 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 83,375 miles

SRS light on

Fail 20 Apr 2010 83,373 miles

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

SRS light on

Pass 21 Apr 2009 81,296 miles

Centre Front Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside brake sensor wire not fitted and hanging down

Fail 20 Apr 2009 81,296 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside brake sensor wire not fitted and hanging down

Pass 4 Apr 2008 79,444 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LEGS DAMP FRONT NUMBER PLAE STARTING TO DELAMINATE

Pass 16 Oct 2006 73,170 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 73,170 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V346 DYX is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V346 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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V346 DYX is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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