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V969 GAN

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,046 mi
Last recorded170,046 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV969 GAN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 170,046 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 170,046 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 169,613 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 169,613 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 167,450 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 160,546 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 160,546 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 158,431 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 144,508 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 144,508 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 135,287 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 129,647 miles

rear diff mounting starting to split

Pass 24 Sep 2007 120,474 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 120,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 103,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 79,478 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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V969 GAN is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V969 GAN, 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 V969 GAN registered?

V969 GAN is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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