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V775 NRH

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,880 mi
Last recorded138,880 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV775 NRH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 138,880 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 138,875 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 138,746 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 138,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 138,508 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 138,063 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hose ferrules corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear inner brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

front & rear suspension corroded

fuel pipes corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2017 138,064 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow could not get a reading (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hose ferrules corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear inner brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

front & rear suspension corroded

fuel pipes corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 137,186 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and greased at time of test (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both inners and outers both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

corrosion front and rear suspension

Fail 8 Jul 2016 137,182 miles

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and greased at time of test (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both inners and outers both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

corrosion front and rear suspension

Pass 23 Jul 2015 136,295 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 136,295 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 134,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 132,450 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 132,438 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 131,021 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 128,233 miles

Nearside mirror in poor condition.

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2011 128,233 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside mirror in poor condition.

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 124,956 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 121,496 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 121,496 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2008 118,454 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 115,443 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2007 115,443 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 92,598 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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V775 NRH is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V775 NRH, 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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V775 NRH is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 November 1999.

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