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V919 FOW

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,855 mi
Last recorded135,855 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV919 FOW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,795cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 135,855 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 135,855 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 133,506 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 117,402 miles

n/s/f &o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Sep 2007 117,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f &o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2006 101,564 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 91,580 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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V919 FOW is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 V919 FOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V919 FOW registered?

V919 FOW is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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