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V64 MST

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,838 mi
Last recorded146,838 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV64 MST
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 146,838 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 139,154 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 123,690 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 123,683 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 126,775 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015
Pass 14 Oct 2014 115,884 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 110,399 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 110,399 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 103,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 96,560 miles

Engine and gearbox showing signs of leaks

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear discs showing signs of corrosion

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 96,558 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine and gearbox showing signs of leaks

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear discs showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 90,096 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 90,000 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

drivers view of the road

off side horn insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2009 83,519 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

small cut in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2009 83,519 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

small cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2008 74,925 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 74,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 66,005 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 66,004 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 63,437 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 59,793 miles

air bag warning light staying on, slight fluid leak at power steering racck, o/s/front brake pipe in poor condition,slight fluid leak from n/s/front strut

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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V64 MST is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V64 MST, 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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V64 MST is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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