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V456 PKJ

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

104,932 mi
Last recorded104,932 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV456 PKJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2024 104,932 miles

All underbody and components corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2023 104,631 miles

All underbody and components corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 103,226 miles

All under body and sills corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2022 103,226 miles

All under body and sills corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 102,985 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 102,985 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 102,385 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 102,377 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 98,685 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 98,683 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 95,203 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inside edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 94,859 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low inner edge

Nearside front steering arm slight play

Offside Front tyre has a nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

both front flexy brake hose's perished

centre exhaust box corroding

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2016 89,833 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint slight play

both front flexible brake hose's perished

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2015 81,591 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 81,591 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 72,084 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 72,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 70,887 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 70,887 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 70,311 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 66,084 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 66,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 62,174 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 58,641 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 56,642 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 52,606 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 48,730 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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V456 PKJ is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 V456 PKJ, 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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V456 PKJ is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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