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V717 GAU

1999 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

78,058 mi
Last recorded78,058 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV717 GAU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 78,058 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 76,709 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion around all 4 jacking points

Pass 19 Aug 2024 75,037 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 73,502 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 72,060 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 72,054 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 70,302 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 69,075 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 69,072 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 67,770 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 67,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 66,220 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 64,811 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 62,855 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 61,184 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 58,799 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 56,228 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 53,244 miles

rear hand brake noisey

Fail 23 Aug 2012 53,244 miles

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

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

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

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

rear hand brake noisey

Pass 7 Apr 2011 50,233 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 48,355 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 46,398 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 44,486 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 44,486 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 41,292 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 39,831 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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V717 GAU is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V717 GAU, 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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V717 GAU is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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