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V556 FBA

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,999 mi
Last recorded52,999 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV556 FBA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 52,999 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 49,564 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2009 49,564 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2008 44,161 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 42,115 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 39,572 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 35,848 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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V556 FBA is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V556 FBA, 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 V556 FBA registered?

V556 FBA is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V556 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V556 FBA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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