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V668 FRV

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,146 mi
Last recorded79,146 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV668 FRV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 79,146 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 71,152 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 62,716 miles

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

rear axle beam bushes

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2008 52,783 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2008 52,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2007 43,660 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 40,857 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2007 40,857 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 38,366 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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V668 FRV is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V668 FRV, 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 V668 FRV registered?

V668 FRV is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V668 FRV safe to buy?

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