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V997 ADO

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,069 mi
Last recorded89,069 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV997 ADO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 89,069 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 83,250 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

air-bag light on ;

offside rear tyre flat ;

slight damage nearside front tyre sidewall ;

Pass 7 Oct 2009 76,597 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2009 76,597 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 May 2008 72,545 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 68,552 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 51,286 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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V997 ADO is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V997 ADO, 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 V997 ADO registered?

V997 ADO is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V997 ADO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V997 ADO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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