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V966 TAV

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

169,562 mi
Last recorded169,562 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV966 TAV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 169,562 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 169,302 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 169,082 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 168,608 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 166,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 166,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 164,093 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 161,940 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 159,238 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 156,315 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 153,381 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 150,043 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 146,656 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 142,895 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 137,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 134,491 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 126,034 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 114,755 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 101,563 miles

rear brake pads low grip

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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V966 TAV is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V966 TAV, 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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V966 TAV is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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