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V881 CVV

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,752 mi
Last recorded113,752 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV881 CVV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 113,752 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 113,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 100,666 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 100,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 85,408 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)

airbag warning light on

Fail 19 Jul 2010 85,408 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

airbag warning light on

Pass 22 Jul 2009 70,871 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front & offside front tyres treads wearing slightly low on inner edges of treads

Fail 22 Jul 2009 70,871 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

nearside front & offside front tyres treads wearing slightly low on inner edges of treads

Pass 24 Jul 2008 66,958 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 59,515 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 59,434 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 50,682 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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V881 CVV is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 V881 CVV, 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 V881 CVV registered?

V881 CVV is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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