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V61 HEH

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,807 mi
Last recorded115,807 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV61 HEH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 115,807 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 115,604 miles

rear brake pads just starting to get low

Fail 24 Jan 2022 115,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear brake pads just starting to get low

Pass 18 Jan 2021 114,490 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 113,231 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 109,575 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 109,575 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 106,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 102,912 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 92,968 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 92,968 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 84,531 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 84,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 78,091 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 70,764 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 63,861 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 58,591 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 53,988 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 48,179 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 44,359 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 36,667 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 30,139 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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V61 HEH is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 V61 HEH, 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 V61 HEH registered?

V61 HEH is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V61 HEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V61 HEH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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