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V53 DRX

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,680 mi
Last recorded81,680 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 DRX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 81,680 miles

all brake discs corroded and worn

both rear jacking points corroded

movement in offside front bottom ball joint

movement in offside front lower arm rear bush

Fail 20 Sep 2014 81,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

all brake discs corroded and worn

both rear jacking points corroded

movement in both front suspension arm rear bushes

movement in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 27 Jul 2013 80,877 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 79,717 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2010 79,420 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 75,298 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 75,295 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 68,642 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 61,326 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 55,814 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 7 Dec 2005 48,453 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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V53 DRX is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V53 DRX, 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 V53 DRX registered?

V53 DRX is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is V53 DRX safe to buy?

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