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V81 GDL

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,360 mi
Last recorded98,360 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV81 GDL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 98,360 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 96,256 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 96,254 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 92,375 miles

replace all rear brake pipes (both sides)

Pass 20 Dec 2017 88,768 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 85,186 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 85,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 78,274 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)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 73,102 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 68,475 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 64,946 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn / lipped

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 21 Dec 2011 62,570 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 60,170 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front lower metal power steering pipe rusted

Fail 21 Dec 2009 57,660 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe running infront of rack is corroded, no seepage or leaking observed.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 57,660 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe running infront of rack is corroded, no seepage or leaking observed.

Pass 23 Dec 2008 52,868 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise on front number plate cracked and slightly dirty

nearside front and nearside rear jacking bump stops missing

offside front seat bel slightly slow on retracting back

slight smear from front wipers

Pass 3 Jan 2008 46,615 miles

advise on front number plate cracked

advise on offside front seat belt slightly slow on retracting

Fail 2 Jan 2008 46,615 miles

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

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

advise on front number plate cracked

advise on offside front seat belt slightly slow on retracting

Pass 27 Dec 2006 40,731 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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V81 GDL is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V81 GDL, 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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V81 GDL is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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