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V37 MST

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

78,672 mi
Last recorded78,672 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV37 MST
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 78,672 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

unable to carry out full inspection of sills due to covers fitted both sides

Pass 25 Aug 2021 77,471 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside has heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

unable to carry out full inspection of sills due to covers fitted both sides

Pass 25 Aug 2020 76,153 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has heavy corrosion but not excessive underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

unable to carry out full inspection of sills due to covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2019 74,565 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle has heavy corrosion but not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

unable to carry out full inspection of sills due to covers fitted both sides

Pass 24 Aug 2018 71,810 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight power steering leak at steering rack boot.

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

unable to carry out full inspection of sills due to side covers fitted.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 69,281 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 66,967 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 64,646 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some areas

Pass 11 Jul 2014 62,700 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2014 62,658 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 60,278 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2013 60,259 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 58,008 miles

Offside front coil spring appears to be incorrectly fitted.

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 55,279 miles

Rigid brake pipes corroded.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 52,747 miles

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

headlamp masks fitted. doing no good.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 50,653 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 48,003 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 46,459 miles

REAR INDICATOR BULBS TURNING WHITE †REAR NO. PLATE STARTING TO FADE †FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 14 Aug 2006 43,999 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V37 MST is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V37 MST, 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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V37 MST is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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