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V828 EVM

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

54,242 mi
Last recorded54,242 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV828 EVM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 54,242 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 53,026 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust down pipe support broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake warning wire broken (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt covered in oil (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 52,844 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 52,818 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 52,662 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2015 52,270 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 50,030 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,705 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 13 Mar 2012 45,548 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

neraside rear tyre cut's to inner sidewall

Fail 9 Mar 2012 45,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

neraside rear tyre cut's to inner sidewall

Pass 14 Mar 2011 35,251 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 35,244 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 26,801 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 25,565 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 24,906 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 23,803 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 21,512 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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V828 EVM is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V828 EVM, 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 V828 EVM registered?

V828 EVM is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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