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V606 KPU

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,879 mi
Last recorded103,879 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV606 KPU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 103,879 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 98,944 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 98,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 98,375 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 96,788 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 96,783 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 95,809 miles

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

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

differential oil leak

gear box oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2013 95,804 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

differential oil leak

gear box oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 95,350 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 94,504 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 91,070 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 91,070 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 85,706 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 85,705 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 79,399 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 74,895 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 74,895 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 15 Jun 2006 69,928 miles

play to o/s/f lower arm rear bush

Fail 18 May 2006 69,632 miles

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

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

rear diff leaking

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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V606 KPU is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V606 KPU, 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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V606 KPU is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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