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V771 GVU

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,073 mi
Last recorded109,073 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV771 GVU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 109,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight noise at rear

Pass 10 May 2019 104,192 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 103,428 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 103,277 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 May 2017 101,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front slight noise from wheel bearing

Oil leak from Automatic transmission pipes

Pass 24 May 2016 98,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front sub frame support bracket excessively corroded

several proscribed areas corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 17 May 2016 98,577 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front sub frame support bracket excessively corroded

several proscribed areas corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 25 May 2015 96,182 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 93,620 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 15 May 2014 93,588 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 91,411 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 86,674 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 27 Sep 2010 77,673 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 68,602 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 68,602 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 55,621 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 55,621 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2007 45,213 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 36,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 36,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V771 GVU is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V771 GVU, 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 V771 GVU registered?

V771 GVU is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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