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V359 OGC

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,842 mi
Last recorded60,842 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV359 OGC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 60,842 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 60,718 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 52,940 miles

both front antiroll bar link bushes slightly worn

both front lower ball joints slight play

brake pad wear warning light is on

nearside front coil spring corroded

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 28 Mar 2013 52,940 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front antiroll bar link bushes slightly worn

both front lower ball joints slight play

brake pad wear warning light is on

nearside front coil spring corroded

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,278 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 31,892 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 22,659 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 20,460 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 18,558 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,372 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing

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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V359 OGC is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V359 OGC, 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 V359 OGC registered?

V359 OGC is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V359 OGC safe to buy?

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