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V82 DYW

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,004 mi
Last recorded103,004 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV82 DYW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 103,004 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 102,940 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated and ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipe from front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes from front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system on trailing arm (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside cover sill rusty requires inspection underneath

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside cover sill rusty requires inspection underneath

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from rack to front panel (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 102,591 miles

Body: panel corroded, significantly reduced structural strength (outer sill cover). BOTH SIDES

Brake hose slightly deteriorated and has slight corrosion to ferrules. ALL 6 AFFECTED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front suspension arm mounting prescribed area (sill). BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mounting piont. BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 102,591 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Body: panel corroded, significantly reduced structural strength (outer sill cover). BOTH SIDES

Brake hose slightly deteriorated and has slight corrosion to ferrules. ALL 6 AFFECTED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front suspension arm mounting prescribed area (sill). BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mounting piont. BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 101,974 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 101,963 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Body component likely to become detached bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 100,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 98,719 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 92,972 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 92,967 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 86,346 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 80,552 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 74,743 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 68,340 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 3 May 2012 63,780 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 57,602 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,134 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 52,134 miles

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

REAR No PLATE STARTING TO DETERIOURATE

Pass 7 May 2009 51,918 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 50,877 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 50,130 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 47,850 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 47,850 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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V82 DYW is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V82 DYW, 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 V82 DYW registered?

V82 DYW is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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