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V438 KCP

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

92,144 mi
Last recorded92,144 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV438 KCP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 92,144 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 88,428 miles

Air bag light on

Both front lower arm bushes split

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

Damage to O/S of vehicle

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 88,414 miles

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

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

Both front lower arm bushes split

Air bag light on

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

Damage to O/S of vehicle

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 87,656 miles

air bag light on

Fail 10 Aug 2012 87,503 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

Pass 9 Aug 2011 84,127 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 84,127 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 83,170 miles

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

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

engine light on

front number plate slightly worn

rear disks slightly worn

stone chip in screen

Fail 23 Jun 2010 83,163 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

engine light on

front number plate slightly worn

rear disks slightly worn

Pass 7 Nov 2008 80,022 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 80,022 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 74,321 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 74,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 70,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 70,377 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 65,216 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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V438 KCP is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V438 KCP, 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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V438 KCP is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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