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V442 GMO

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

20,703 mi
Last recorded20,703 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV442 GMO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 20,703 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 20,683 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 20,495 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 20,258 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 20,120 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 19,964 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 19,683 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 19,533 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 19,451 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 18,855 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 18,660 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 18,325 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 18,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 18,099 miles

all tyres slight cracking in tread

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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V442 GMO is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 V442 GMO, 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 V442 GMO registered?

V442 GMO is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V442 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V442 GMO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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