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V9 HCH

2013 BMW Z3

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests39 (30 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,537 mi
Last recorded95,537 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 HCH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

30 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 95,537 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 63,975 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides very slight (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 86,331 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 86,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall -----235/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides ON 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.0MM / Inner edge stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 63,079 miles

Coolant leak

Front Tyres perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 2 Jun 2023 62,412 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 69,625 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 62,187 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 62,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 62,221 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 61,584 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 53,742 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 53,742 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 60,923 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 47,600 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 60,735 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 39,521 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 60,367 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side front

Pass 29 Mar 2018 32,449 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 59,979 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 28,135 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 59,053 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Feb 2016 22,779 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 22,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 58,785 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 57,617 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 56,485 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 56,469 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/F shocker is weak

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 53,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 53,284 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 49,559 miles

o/s track rod inner joint/track rod end have slight wear

Pass 2 Oct 2010 47,560 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 47,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 44,185 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 44,185 miles

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 29 Sep 2008 40,831 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 40,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

sidelight lens cracked---o/s front

tyre wearing low on o/s front

Pass 21 Sep 2007 36,811 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 33,185 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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V9 HCH is a 2013 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V9 HCH, 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 13 years old, this BMW Z3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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V9 HCH is a 2013 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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