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V443 DYX

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,568 mi
Last recorded83,568 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV443 DYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 83,568 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 83,568 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 80,391 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 78,492 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 77,021 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 73,688 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 71,319 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 71,318 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 60,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front brake discs corroded ,no full contact of pads, rec att

n/s external door handle rec att

Pass 26 Mar 2013 60,404 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs corroded ,no full contact of pads, rec att

n/s external door handle rec att

Pass 14 Mar 2012 66,593 miles

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

drive belt showing cracks adsvise replacement

Pass 22 Feb 2011 64,739 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,450 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 60,450 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 54,149 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 49,416 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 49,416 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 43,757 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 37,000 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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V443 DYX is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V443 DYX, 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 V443 DYX registered?

V443 DYX is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V443 DYX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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