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V862 ELK

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,450 mi
Last recorded120,450 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV862 ELK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 120,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 114,297 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 114,297 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 102,469 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 100,442 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 97,931 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded.

Pass 25 Apr 2009 95,320 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 92,580 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 87,636 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 80,283 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 71,119 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 71,119 miles

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

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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V862 ELK is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V862 ELK, 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 V862 ELK registered?

V862 ELK is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is V862 ELK safe to buy?

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