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V533 FDT

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,707 mi
Last recorded121,707 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV533 FDT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 121,707 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 118,758 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear of vehicle, covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Perished. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside and offside. ()

Fail 30 Dec 2019 118,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Two brake pipes from nearside rear to offside rear across rear of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear of vehicle, covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Perished. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside and offside. ()

Pass 12 Dec 2018 116,193 miles

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

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Coupling from prop shaft to gearbox perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pies under wing corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 116,187 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wish bone ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Coupling from prop shaft to gearbox perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pies under wing corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 113,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 113,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 109,869 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 104,024 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 104,024 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 96,888 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 96,888 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 89,168 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 89,168 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 81,990 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 75,143 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 72,766 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 69,589 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 67,516 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 65,135 miles

airbag light on

Pass 27 Dec 2006 61,196 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 60,215 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 60,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V533 FDT is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V533 FDT, 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 V533 FDT registered?

V533 FDT is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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