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V727 JHJ

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,361 mi
Last recorded138,361 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV727 JHJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 138,361 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 138,227 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 138,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 137,097 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 137,070 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 129,757 miles

Nearside Rear HAND BRAKE EFFORT SLIGHTLY LOW

Pass 30 Mar 2016 112,600 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 105,513 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 100,074 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 92,721 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 89,799 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 89,799 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 87,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 80,710 miles

power steering belt split

power steering pipe corroded

fuel tank support straps corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2010 80,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

power steering pipe corroded

fuel tank support straps corroded

power steering belt split

Pass 14 Apr 2009 70,585 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 69,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 66,577 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 62,419 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 60,914 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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V727 JHJ is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V727 JHJ, 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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V727 JHJ is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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