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V998 JGX

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,034 mi
Last recorded118,034 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV998 JGX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 118,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated

brake pipes covered in grease or other material

coil springs corroded

engine cooling fan noisey

head lamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2021 118,024 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated

battery light illuminated on dash

brake pipes covered in grease or other material

coil springs corroded

coolant leak from expansion bottle area

engine cooling fan noisey

head lamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2021 118,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INNER BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

ALTERNATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED

ENGINE COOLANT LEAK FROM WATER PUMP AREA - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

O/S REG PLATE LAMP OUTPUT REDUCED

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 116,193 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 109,858 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 105,627 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 105,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement TO CHASSIS TCA (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement TO CHASSIS TCA (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases VERY CORRODED AND SPLITTING (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear PERISHED TO LIMITS 225/50/16W

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear PERISHED TO LIMITS AND WORN INNER EDGE

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 103,647 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 103,640 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 102,414 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 100,443 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 94,691 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 94,691 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 58,435 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 58,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 70,493 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 65,579 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 65,572 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Airbag light on.

Offside front brake disc pitted.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 58,830 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 58,819 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

air bag light on

front number plate slight damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2008 51,619 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 47,791 miles

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

air bag light on.

Pass 2 Sep 2006 44,364 miles

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

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

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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V998 JGX is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V998 JGX, 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 V998 JGX registered?

V998 JGX is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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