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V979 FMR

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,404 mi
Last recorded95,404 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 FMR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 95,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides corroded in places (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 95,109 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 93,633 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 87,334 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 80,339 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 80,335 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2011 73,907 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 73,907 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 66,717 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 59,227 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 48,841 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 36,884 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 24,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

s.r.s. light staying on

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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V979 FMR is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V979 FMR, 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 V979 FMR registered?

V979 FMR is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 October 1999.

Is V979 FMR safe to buy?

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