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V533 LHD

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

90,879 mi
Last recorded90,879 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV533 LHD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 90,879 miles

EML on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 1.6mm raised, 3mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 1.6mm raised, 3mm centre (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre below 1.6mm raised, 4mm centre

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2016 90,879 miles

EML on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 1.6mm raised, 3mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 1.6mm raised, 3mm centre (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre below 1.6mm raised, 4mm centre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 88,490 miles

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

EML on

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules intermediate (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules intermediate (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

slight damage to n/s & o/s/f sidelight lenses

Fail 10 Dec 2015 88,488 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

EML on

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules intermediate (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules intermediate (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

slight damage to n/s & o/s/f sidelight lenses

Pass 8 Dec 2014 84,130 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2014 84,129 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 78,359 miles

EML on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust corroded and holed

Fail 21 Nov 2013 78,459 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

EML on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

all discs corroded

exhaust corroded and holed

Pass 11 Dec 2012 74,867 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded and slight blow

Fail 28 Nov 2012 74,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded and slight blow

Pass 27 Jan 2011 71,201 miles

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

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

eml on

Fail 27 Jan 2011 71,201 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

eml on

tracking

Pass 16 Feb 2010 68,285 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)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 68,285 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

n/s/f brake pipe corroding advise change

n/s/r brake pipe to caliper flexi corroding advise change

o/s/f brake pipe corroded advise change

o/s/r brake pipe to caliper flexi corroding advise change

tracking

Pass 12 Feb 2010 68,285 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 62,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 59,094 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 59,094 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 45,876 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 34,158 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 34,158 miles

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

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 143,320 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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V533 LHD is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V533 LHD, 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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V533 LHD is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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