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V842 LGP

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

93,704 mi
Last recorded93,704 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV842 LGP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2021 93,704 miles

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

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective emissions failed see sheet (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn nsr axle beam bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working nsr stop lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn osr axle beam bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board exhaust centre blowing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr and osf brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage front power steering (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective osf wiper blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 93,302 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 93,302 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits failed both HC and Lambda test (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2019 91,465 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 May 2019 91,389 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2018 89,155 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 89,155 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 May 2017 86,260 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipes slightly corroded - both front to rear

Fail 11 May 2017 86,185 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipes slightly corroded - both front to rear

Pass 28 Apr 2016 83,584 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 83,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R16w (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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)

nails / puntures in offside front /nearside front and offside rear

Pass 19 May 2015 78,750 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 78,699 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 74,700 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 74,655 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 70,462 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 70,442 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 65,804 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 61,380 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)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 61,380 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 10 May 2010 59,015 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)

Pass 1 May 2009 53,777 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 47,913 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 44,516 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 May 2006 37,817 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 37,817 miles

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

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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V842 LGP is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 V842 LGP, 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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V842 LGP is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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