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V994 VAG

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,155 mi
Last recorded62,155 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV994 VAG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 62,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 62,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,105 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 60,792 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 60,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 52,608 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 52,602 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 43,866 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 43,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2010 40,452 miles

Brake Pad Warning Light On

Fail 17 May 2010 40,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake Pad Warning Light On

Pass 14 Aug 2008 31,625 miles

Advise both rear tyres have tread cracking

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 31,625 miles

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

Advise both rear tyres have tread cracking

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 27,586 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 25,865 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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V994 VAG is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V994 VAG, 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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V994 VAG is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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