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V708 HOU

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,388 mi
Last recorded111,388 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV708 HOU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 111,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

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

Nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

both rear flexes perished

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2015 111,349 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

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

Nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

both rear flexes perished

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 102,250 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 100,478 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2013 100,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 98,439 miles

off/side near/side rear tyres cracking outer tread near/side front tyre getting worn edge off/side front tyre cracking outer wall

Pass 4 Mar 2011 90,058 miles

front brake hoses slighty cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2010 84,038 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

front brakes slight imbalance

front exhaust mounting is corroded and thin

offside and nearside rear driveshafts are corroded

offside rear tyre is worn on the inside edge

slight free play in parking brake lever

Fail 4 Mar 2010 84,038 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

front brakes slight imbalance

front exhaust mounting is corroded and thin

offside and nearside rear driveshafts are corroded

offside rear tyre is worn on the inside edge

slight free play in parking brake lever

Pass 29 Nov 2008 81,747 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 81,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 74,223 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 67,089 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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V708 HOU is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V708 HOU, 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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V708 HOU is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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