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V59 KGN

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

99,296 mi
Last recorded99,296 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV59 KGN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2023 99,296 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid dirty

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad sensor wire insecure

Reverse light not working

Pass 11 Mar 2022 98,210 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 96,545 miles

Brake fluid dirty

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 96,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 96,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Down trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill plate (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Down trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Brake fluid dirty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 94,214 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front number plate starting to deteriorate

front tyres different construction

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

rear brake pipes corroded

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 28 Mar 2018 92,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower suspension arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front body has corrosion but, not holed ed.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower suspension arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front body has corrosion but, not holed ed

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front axle has 2 different construction of tyre n/s runflat o/s standard

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 May 2017 91,318 miles

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

Offside Front anti roll bar link rubber starting to debond

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2016 89,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 89,845 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 87,977 miles

slight corrosion on both rear brake pipes

Pass 6 May 2014 85,707 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 83,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

damage on windscreen

Fail 16 Apr 2013 83,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

damage on windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2012 82,513 miles

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 21 Apr 2011 80,559 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 79,335 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Recommend rear tyre replacements a.s.a.p.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 76,506 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 74,737 miles

chip in screen

Fail 15 May 2008 74,737 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 72,722 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 72,253 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage nearside front spot light lens.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 16 May 2006 58,695 miles

air bag light was on at time of test

all three other tyres treads on 2.0 to 2.5mm

nearside rear tyre tread on 1.6mm

Fail 16 May 2006 58,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V59 KGN is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V59 KGN, 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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V59 KGN is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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