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V741 FBD

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,985 mi
Last recorded101,985 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV741 FBD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 101,985 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 101,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wear on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 101,973 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wear on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 101,952 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 101,591 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 100,714 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 100,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 95,884 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 88,288 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 81,629 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 71,687 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)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 65,019 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

rear pads low

Pass 18 Dec 2009 57,290 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside rear tyre has very deep cracks

play in nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 14 Dec 2009 57,290 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

chip in the windscreen

n/s/f & o/s/f lower arm rear bushes have movement

n/s/r tyre has very deep crackes in it

Pass 29 Dec 2008 51,444 miles

Front pads are low and discs are lipped.

Nearside rear tyre is cracking on outer side wall.

Rear brake pipes are corroding.

Fail 29 Dec 2008 51,443 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front pads are low and discs are lipped.

Nearside rear tyre is cracking on outer side wall.

Rear brake pipes are corroding.

Fail 20 Dec 2007 48,384 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in windscreen

front brake pads are low

Pass 20 Dec 2007 48,384 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake pads are low

Pass 11 Dec 2006 43,484 miles

Front brake pads getting low .

Pass 16 Dec 2005 37,569 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT SHOCK WET

Fail 13 Dec 2005 37,496 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Near side front shock absorber leaking

Off side front wheel damaged inner rim.

Stone chip in windscreen"a" zone..

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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V741 FBD is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V741 FBD, 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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What year was V741 FBD registered?

V741 FBD is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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