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V621 PDV

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,499 mi
Last recorded105,499 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV621 PDV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 105,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 105,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 103,650 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe rusted in places

Fail 15 Jan 2018 103,650 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe rusted in places

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 101,784 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe rusted

minor leak on rear joint

n/sf and o/sf lower ball joints have play (advise replacement)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 101,784 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe rusted

minor leak on rear joint

n/sf and o/sf lower ball joints have play (advise replacement)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 91,819 miles

Front rubber brake hoses starting to perrish

Fail 6 Jan 2016 91,819 miles

Front rubber brake hoses starting to perrish

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 78,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 78,076 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 74,754 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 74,754 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 76,425 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Emissions warning light on.

Front brake pads worn very low.

Intermittant engine misfire.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 68,637 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 68,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 67,908 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 67,244 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 67,244 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 66,221 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2008 63,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 60,309 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 50,160 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

n/s headlamp min o/s headlamp max

rear diff mount perrished

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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V621 PDV is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V621 PDV, 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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What year was V621 PDV registered?

V621 PDV is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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