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V454 GLA

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

124,106 mi
Last recorded124,106 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV454 GLA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 124,106 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both sills excess corrosion

exhaust poor condition

Fail 4 Jun 2022 124,106 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both sills excess corrosion

exhaust poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2021 121,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

n/s rear sill cover excess corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2021 121,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

n/s rear sill cover excess corrosion

o/s h/lamp beam image poor

Pass 29 Jun 2020 118,060 miles

exhaust corroded

various suspension parts corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 116,517 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 115,937 miles

front to rear fuel pipes excessively corroded but not leaking.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 114,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes very corroed

Fail 9 Jun 2017 114,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes very corroed

Pass 7 Jun 2016 113,120 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 113,105 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 110,884 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel lines corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2015 110,883 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fuel lines corroded

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 109,210 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2014 109,210 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 103,683 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 103,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

airbag light is on

Pass 4 May 2012 100,961 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2012 100,942 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2011 94,421 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 94,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 88,617 miles

air bag warning light on

corrosion forming on rear brake pipes

Fail 6 Apr 2010 88,617 miles

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

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

air bag warning light on

corrosion forming on rear brake pipes

Fail 31 Mar 2009 77,654 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly.

nearside front wiper is partly split.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 77,654 miles

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

nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly.

nearside front wiper is partly split.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 66,261 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

gear stick knob loose

Pass 31 Mar 2007 57,739 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 47,673 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 32,953 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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V454 GLA is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 V454 GLA, 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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V454 GLA is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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