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V554 LER

1999 BMW Z3

Grey Lpg 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,676 mi
Last recorded187,676 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV554 LER
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 187,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread very low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 22 Aug 2017 187,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread very low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2016 167,322 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 3 Aug 2016 167,322 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 1 Sep 2015 148,454 miles

Exhaust front pipe clamp broken but system adequately supported - is rattling though.

Fuel cap rubber seal perishing.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 148,454 miles

Exhaust front pipe clamp broken but system adequately supported - is rattling though.

Fuel cap rubber seal perishing.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 128,326 miles

Exhaust front bracket corroded off but system still adequately supported.

Near side rear registration lamp lens missing.

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

Off side rear light lens cracked.

Power steering pipes corroding.

Fail 2 Sep 2014 128,326 miles

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

Exhaust front bracket corroded off but system still adequately supported.

Near side rear registration lamp lens missing.

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

Off side rear light lens cracked.

Power steering pipes corroding.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 109,734 miles

Fuel pipes very corroded.

Near side front and off side front brake discs corrodeding.

Near side front brake binding slightly.

Near side front position light lens broken.

Near side rear and off side rear number plate light lenses missing.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Off side rear light lens cracked but still showing correct colour.

Off side rear tyre tread getting low and devoid of tread on inner edge.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power stering pipes corroding.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 99,312 miles

Front brake discs inner surface corroding and brake pads getting low.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Near side and off side number plate light lenses missing.

Near side front position light lens broken.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipes corroding.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 75,993 miles

Auxillary belt beginniung to crack in places.

Metal fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight oil leak evident.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 54,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear silencer breaking up inside - rattles

Slight exhaust leak inside shield over catalytic converter

Pass 29 Jul 2009 30,669 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 30,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

metal brake pipes in general corroding and will soon require replacement

near side rear number plate lens missing

off side front fog light lens cracked

rear brake discs corroding on inside surface

rear brake pads low but servicable

rear cataytic converter leaking within heat shield

Pass 13 Aug 2008 186,815 miles

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Suspect rear catalytic converter leaking behind heat shield

Fail 11 Aug 2008 186,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Suspect rear catalytic converter leaking behind heat shield

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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V554 LER is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,793cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 V554 LER, 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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V554 LER is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 December 1999.

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