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V87 GDY

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,512 mi
Last recorded96,512 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV87 GDY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 96,512 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill cover (bolt on) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 91,813 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

offside front and nearside rear outer sills corroding

Fail 21 May 2019 91,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

offside front and nearside rear outer sills corroding

Pass 23 May 2018 86,417 miles

both sides rear outer sills showing corrossion

exhaust pipework rusty

n/s/r tyre only just legal 225/50/16w

o/s/r tyre average 2mm

various brake pipes showing corossion

various suspension components showing corossion

Fail 21 May 2018 86,417 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear outer sills showing corrossion

exhaust pipework rusty

n/s/r tyre only just legal 225/50/16w

o/s/r tyre average 2mm

various brake pipes showing corossion

various suspension components showing corossion

Pass 22 May 2017 81,866 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 76,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2016 76,152 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 70,154 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 64,264 miles

fuel cap seal perished and cracked

n/s/f shock absorber weeping

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm on inside edge

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 16 May 2013 59,627 miles

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 15 May 2012 57,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 53,723 miles

offside front brake hose chaffed

Pass 19 May 2010 47,192 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 44,916 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 44,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 41,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 41,689 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 38,543 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 38,543 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 31,824 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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V87 GDY is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V87 GDY, 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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V87 GDY is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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