MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,503 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Fuel tank slightly loose Hanger corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all metal brake pipes are covered in grease/oil
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all metal brake pipes are covered in grease/oil
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
all brake pipes have grease on them
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
all brake pipes have grease on them
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
brake pipes are coated with grease
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
N/S/R Tyre worn close to legal limit.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F Lower suspension arm rear inner bush worn.
O/S/R Metal brake pipe corroded.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
air bag light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
air bag light on
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear tyres worn close to legal limit.
Front brake padds worn
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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V550 FLJ is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 V550 FLJ, 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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V550 FLJ is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 December 1999.
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