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V453 FLM

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,051 mi
Last recorded46,051 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV453 FLM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 46,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2019 46,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2014 45,637 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 44,250 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 42,255 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,771 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 38,881 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 37,351 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 35,694 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,694 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,264 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 31,295 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V453 FLM is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V453 FLM, 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 V453 FLM registered?

V453 FLM is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V453 FLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V453 FLM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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