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V68 GMO

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

311,255 mi
Last recorded311,255 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV68 GMO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 311,255 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 311,249 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 308,279 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2021 308,270 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2020 305,641 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2019 299,908 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front wheel arches corroded

brake pipes greased

chassis slightly corroding

engine bay slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2019 299,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front wheel arches corroded

brake pipes greased

chassis slightly corroding

engine bay slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2018 292,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Oil leak ()

brake pipes been greased up

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2018 292,222 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Oil leak ()

brake pipes been greased up

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2017 289,268 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2017 289,265 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 281,024 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

brake pipes greased

exhaust slightly blowing

oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2016 281,024 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

brake pipes greased

exhaust slightly blowing

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 266,319 miles

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

o/s/f lens slightly broken

Pass 13 Jan 2014 247,771 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2014 247,769 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2012 225,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 225,144 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 203,442 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 179,464 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 179,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 162,630 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 162,630 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 157,778 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f brake sensor inscure

n/s/f spring corroded

o/s/f steering knuckle joint has slight play

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2009 137,783 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 137,783 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 106,757 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)

offside front steering rack has slight play

Fail 24 Oct 2007 106,755 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

offside front steering rack has slight play

Pass 14 Nov 2006 87,209 miles

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

Nearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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V68 GMO is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 V68 GMO, 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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V68 GMO is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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