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V887 GAK

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,818 mi
Last recorded110,818 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV887 GAK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 110,818 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2014 110,818 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 106,633 miles

o/s n/s/r brake pipes at brake hoses showing surface rust

Fail 14 Nov 2012 106,538 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s n/s/r brake pipes at brake hoses showing surface rust

Pass 23 Nov 2011 102,265 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2010 98,392 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 98,262 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 90,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/r brake pipe at brake hose showing surface corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2008 90,021 miles

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

o/s/r brake pipe at brake hose showing surface rust

Pass 8 Oct 2007 85,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 72,801 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2006 72,348 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

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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V887 GAK is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V887 GAK, 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 V887 GAK registered?

V887 GAK is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V887 GAK safe to buy?

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