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B8 BVN

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

54,082 mi
Last recorded54,082 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 BVN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 54,082 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 54,077 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 53,873 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 53,672 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 53,470 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 52,950 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 52,950 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 52,357 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 51,746 miles

Rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2016 50,909 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 49,981 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 49,506 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 48,808 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 47,526 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 45,977 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 43,541 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 42,608 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 41,553 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 39,162 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 37,172 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 35,291 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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B8 BVN is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 B8 BVN, 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 B8 BVN registered?

B8 BVN is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 July 1999.

Is B8 BVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 BVN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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