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V541 MWR

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,791 mi
Last recorded90,791 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV541 MWR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 90,791 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 90,619 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 90,127 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 85,264 miles

o/s/r brake hose x1 perishing + fronts slightly

rear tyre wearing inner edges

Fail 30 Nov 2012 85,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake hose x1 perishing + fronts slightly

o/s/r brake pads very low - recommned replace

rear tyre wearing inner edges

slight exhaust blow - recommned repair

Fail 23 Aug 2012 84,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front brake pipes corroding

engine management light on

front wipers poor

o/s/r brake pads getting low - close to mot limit

perishing to front and rear brake hoses

rear tyres wearing inner edges

slight exhaust blow

Pass 29 Aug 2011 69,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 66,927 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)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 66,926 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Feb 2009 59,536 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 53,517 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 48,180 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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V541 MWR is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V541 MWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V541 MWR registered?

V541 MWR is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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