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V348 FPF

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

209,838 mi
Last recorded209,838 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV348 FPF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 209,838 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 207,122 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 204,715 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 199,104 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 199,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 185,778 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 184,236 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres bald on inner edges.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 145,251 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 116,483 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 116,445 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers worn

Pass 26 Nov 2007 98,375 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 88,502 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 88,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 75,553 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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V348 FPF is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V348 FPF, 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 V348 FPF registered?

V348 FPF is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 November 1999.

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