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V455 KCV

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,880 mi
Last recorded75,880 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV455 KCV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 75,880 miles

Nearside Front sidelight lens damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Sill cover corroded

Offside Rear Outer Sill cover corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 75,846 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front sidelight lens damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 74,829 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 24 Mar 2017 73,839 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 72,354 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 69,643 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 67,089 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 67,069 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 67,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 64,859 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 63,100 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 63,100 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 61,228 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 61,204 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 58,686 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 50,595 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 74,244 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 45,890 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 42,630 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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V455 KCV is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V455 KCV, 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 V455 KCV registered?

V455 KCV is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V455 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V455 KCV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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