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V388 OVX

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

79,765 mi
Last recorded79,765 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 OVX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 79,765 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside slight play in inner steering arm joint

general corrosion to all 4 jacking points

spare wheel tray corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2023 79,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal deteriorating/cracking

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 76,326 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 76,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 74,198 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both drop link bushes heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside underbody sills corroded - strong advise (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap heavily corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded - underside

undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

various steering/suspension components corroded front and rear (prescribed areas

whole exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 73,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in wheel arch area - replace soon (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in wheel arch area - replace soon (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - from flexi hose front to rear (change soon (1.1.11 (c))

both rear drop link bushes perished

exhaust system heavily corroded

general corrosion to various suspension items - front & rear

n/s/r and o/s/r underbody sills corroded

slight play in both front drop links

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2020 73,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose near brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing for roughness (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose - near brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system heavily corroded

both rear drop link bushes perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - from flexi hose front to rear (change soon (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to various suspension items - front & rear

n/s/r and o/s/r underbody sills corroded

slight play in both front drop links

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2019 70,797 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

rear inner sills has slight corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2019 70,797 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear inner sills has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2018 66,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 66,455 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres deteriorating

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 20 Sep 2017 62,061 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 57,620 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 57,073 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 54,954 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 52,176 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 52,175 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear discs corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2012 48,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

very slight play o/s/f lower ball/joint

Pass 31 Dec 2012 48,008 miles

very slight play o/s/f lower ball/joint

Pass 29 Dec 2011 45,338 miles

Rear tyres are beging to perrish.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 42,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 37,974 miles

Front plate cracked

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 37,973 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front plate cracked

N/S/F door doesnt work with cental locking

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 34,984 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 30,379 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 30,379 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2006 27,898 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 25,804 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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V388 OVX is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 V388 OVX, 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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V388 OVX is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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