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V347 EFX

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,170 mi
Last recorded86,170 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV347 EFX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 86,170 miles

Engine light on - vehicle is pre 2003

Front exhaust bracket rusted through but system still secure

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

Nearside Rear Outer wing corroded on front arch lip leaving a sharp edge but very low down on panel

Nearside handbrake efficiency low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge and perished/ cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer over sill panel rusted through at rear - inner sill is corroded but not holed

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 86,167 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine light on - vehicle is pre 2003

Front exhaust bracket rusted through but system still secure

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

Nearside Rear Outer wing corroded on front arch lip leaving a sharp edge but very low down on panel

Nearside handbrake efficiency low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge and perished/ cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer over sill panel rusted through at rear - inner sill is corroded but not holed

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 84,591 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

airbag warning lamp was on when driven into workshop - off on restart and during test

Pass 5 Feb 2021 81,010 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 73,212 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 65,673 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 65,673 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 63,187 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 63,187 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 62,555 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 61,508 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 55,941 miles

Front exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2014 50,615 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 50,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 45,612 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 41,488 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,170 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 26,753 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 26,396 miles

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

both front tyres wearing slightly inner edges

Fail 14 Sep 2009 26,390 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing slightly inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2008 25,615 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 24,261 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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V347 EFX is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V347 EFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V347 EFX registered?

V347 EFX is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V347 EFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V347 EFX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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