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V684 LGC

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,864 mi
Last recorded99,864 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV684 LGC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 99,864 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONTS. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONTS, HEAVILY CRACKING AND PERISHING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF, DRIVESHAFT SEAL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REARS AND FRONT TO REARS. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS, CLOSE TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 99,861 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONTS. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength END OF SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected LENS DAMAGED. (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength END OF SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FULL OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONTS. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONTS, HEAVILY CRACKING AND PERISHING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FULL INNER SILL HEAVILY CORRODED. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF, DRIVESHAFT SEAL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FULL INNER SILL HEAVILY CORRODED. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REARS AND FRONT TO REARS. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS, CLOSE TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 96,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 96,470 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 93,943 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sil (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear lens broken

Fail 17 Mar 2018 93,943 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sil (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear lens broken

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 92,575 miles

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Fail 18 Mar 2017 92,572 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Pass 22 Mar 2016 91,597 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 91,597 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 89,859 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 89,859 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 85,690 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 85,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 81,830 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 79,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 76,691 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 76,691 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 74,552 miles

225/50 tyres on front 205/60 on rear

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 72,497 miles

225/50/16 front ; 205/60/16 on rear

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 70,308 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 67,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 64,785 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 64,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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V684 LGC is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V684 LGC, 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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V684 LGC is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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