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V807 FAW

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,601 mi
Last recorded75,601 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV807 FAW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 75,601 miles

Airbag light on dash

NSF tyre worn on edges

OSF tyre slight cracking on sidewall

Fail 28 Jun 2012 75,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Airbag light on dash

NSF tyre worn on edges

OSF tyre slight cracking on sidewall

Pass 6 Jul 2011 73,498 miles

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

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

air bag light on.

fues box in engine bay has cover missing.

n/s/f head lamp has beem sticker.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner.

nail in n/s/f tyre.

o/s/r 1/4 brake pipe slightly corroded.

o/s/r brake pad sensor not located.

slight play in n/s/f steering rack.

Fail 6 Jul 2011 73,498 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

air bag light on.

fues box in engine bay has cover missing.

n/s/f head lamp has beem sticker.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner.

nail in n/s/f tyre.

o/s/r 1/4 brake pipe slightly corroded.

o/s/r brake pad sensor not located.

slight play in n/s/f steering rack.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 70,556 miles

air bag light on.

both rear tyres low.

n/s/f door handle insecure.

Fail 5 Jul 2010 70,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

air bag light on.

both rear tyres low.

n/s/f door handle insecure.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 67,398 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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

Fail 6 Jul 2009 67,392 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

Pass 18 Jan 2008 54,871 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 40,473 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 29,662 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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V807 FAW is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V807 FAW, 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 V807 FAW registered?

V807 FAW is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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