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W56 DOP

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,483 mi
Last recorded84,483 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW56 DOP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 84,483 miles

MILOMETER DOES NOT REGISTER MILES

Fail 18 Apr 2019 84,483 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

MILOMETER DOES NOT REGISTER MILES

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 84,483 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2018 84,483 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 84,483 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 84,483 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 84,483 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 84,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 84,483 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 84,483 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 84,483 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 84,483 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 84,483 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 84,484 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 84,484 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 84,484 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 84,484 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 84,484 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 82,245 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 82,245 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 79,458 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 74,913 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 70,984 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 65,069 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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W56 DOP is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W56 DOP, 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 W56 DOP registered?

W56 DOP is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W56 DOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W56 DOP shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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