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V892 KGC

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,740 mi
Last recorded137,740 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV892 KGC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 137,740 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 137,643 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 135,493 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 135,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 132,310 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 129,439 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 120,390 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 120,388 miles

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

front plate insicure

Pass 6 Oct 2006 117,095 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 117,092 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V892 KGC is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V892 KGC, 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 V892 KGC registered?

V892 KGC is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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