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V85 JCE

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

96,129 mi
Last recorded96,129 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 JCE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 96,129 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe Showing Signs Of Corrosion (Bend Up Rear Floor)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside Showing Signs Of Corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2020 96,129 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe Showing Signs Of Corrosion (Bend Up Rear Floor)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside Showing Signs Of Corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2019 93,739 miles

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

underside of vehicle has multiple areas of slight corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2019 93,739 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

underside of vehicle has multiple areas of slight corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2018 90,204 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 90,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively rough suspect steering column u.j.seized (2.2.D.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 90,130 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded to pump and rack (2.3.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 90,075 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and outer (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement r/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement r/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 85,537 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 85,535 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml on

Pass 16 Nov 2013 83,895 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 83,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 81,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 81,720 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 79,231 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 79,231 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 76,602 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 76,602 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 73,009 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 73,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 67,555 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 61,018 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 57,627 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

corrosion on metal brake pipes

corrosion on underside

some judder on front brakes

some movement on front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 1 Sep 2005 52,204 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 52,203 miles

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

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit.

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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V85 JCE is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 V85 JCE, 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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V85 JCE is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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