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V547 WUG

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,594 mi
Last recorded128,594 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV547 WUG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 128,594 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view outer case (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 128,592 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view outer case (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 126,791 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres starting to go out of shape

o/s door mirror repaired with tape

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2016 126,788 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres starting to go out of shape

o/s door mirror repaired with tape

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2015 124,220 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 124,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 121,261 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 117,871 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 117,871 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 115,274 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 108,014 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 105,753 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 101,971 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 98,315 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Feb 2008 95,118 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 91,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear park brake cable securing bracket broken

Pass 13 Feb 2006 87,666 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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V547 WUG is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V547 WUG, 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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V547 WUG is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 December 1999.

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