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V369 RAL

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,261 mi
Last recorded127,261 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV369 RAL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 127,261 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated FRONT RUBBER COUPLING AT GEARBOX (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE FRONT CASING AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage POSSIBLY LEAKING HARD TO DISTINGUISH FROM OIL LEAK (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER AND LOWER BUSHES SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER AND LOWER BUSHES SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN BRAKE PIPE ABOVE REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 127,255 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated FRONT RUBBER COUPLING AT GEARBOX (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE FRONT CASING AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage POSSIBLY LEAKING HARD TO DISTINGUISH FROM OIL LEAK (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER AND LOWER BUSHES SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed DOOR HANDLE STICKS AND IS HARD TO OPEN (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER AND LOWER BUSHES SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN BRAKE PIPE ABOVE REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 127,087 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Pass 20 Apr 2022 126,911 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2022 126,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front Ball Joint Excessive Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight Pitting, Scoring And Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 126,228 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 126,228 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2020 125,907 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 125,576 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 124,876 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 124,876 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 119,478 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 116,464 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 116,464 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 110,981 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 103,638 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 94,249 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 94,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 93,158 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 93,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 91,187 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 91,187 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 84,729 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 84,729 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 73,126 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 59,124 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 59,112 miles

Offside Rear 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) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 41,766 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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V369 RAL is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 V369 RAL, 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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V369 RAL is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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