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V550 FLJ

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,503 mi
Last recorded86,503 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV550 FLJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2022 86,503 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 85,567 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 83,623 miles

all metal brake pipes are covered in grease/oil

Fail 26 Apr 2018 83,623 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 81,698 miles

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)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 81,698 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 80,037 miles

brake pipes are coated with grease

Pass 12 Sep 2014 78,042 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 78,042 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 75,718 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 72,960 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 72,960 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 70,508 miles

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

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 67,625 miles

Front brake padds worn

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 64,443 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 57,951 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 53,147 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 53,137 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 48,131 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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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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