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V818 EFG

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

39,322 mi
Last recorded39,322 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV818 EFG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 39,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2018 38,223 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 38,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn through on the inner shoulder area (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn through on the inner shoulder area) . . ( 245/40x17 91W (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 36,178 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake flexible hoses slightly perished

both rear Tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Dec 2015 36,111 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty does not stay in the on position (1.4.B.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake flexible hoses slightly perished

both rear Tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2014 33,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 27 Nov 2014 33,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 31,326 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 29,109 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 26,073 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 24,056 miles

off side front tyre worn to the limit on inner edge of tread.

slight wear mark on o/s/f brake hose.

small amount of play in steering rack ends.

Fail 11 Nov 2010 24,056 miles

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

off side front tyre worn to the limit on inner edge of tread.

slight wear mark on o/s/f brake hose.

small amount of play in steering rack ends.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 22,351 miles

n/s front tyre tread low on inner edge & slight damage to outer wall.

o/s front tyre tread slightly low on inner edge.

Fail 5 Nov 2009 22,439 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s front tyre tread low on inner edge & slight damage to outer wall.

o/s front tyre tread slightly low on inner edge.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 21,333 miles

all 4 tyres badly worn on edges & n/s rear outer wall badly damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2007 19,771 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO THE LEGAL TREAD DEPTH LIMIT

Both front tyres are wearing low on inner edges.

Nearside front and rear tyres have slight outer sidewall damage.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 18,272 miles

near side rear tyre worn near to limit on inner edge and has side wall damage.

off side raer tyre worn to wear indicators.

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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V818 EFG is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V818 EFG, 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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V818 EFG is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 December 1999.

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