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V853 DHR

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,745 mi
Last recorded40,745 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV853 DHR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,745 miles

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

Vehicle underside heavily coated in underseal

Fail 27 Mar 2013 40,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine management light showing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pipes starting to corrode

Vehicle underside heavily coated in underseal

Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,140 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 39,065 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 30,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 28,117 miles

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

front number plate starting to brake up

Pass 16 Feb 2007 27,203 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 26,180 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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V853 DHR is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V853 DHR, 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 V853 DHR registered?

V853 DHR is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V853 DHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V853 DHR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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