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S194 VPV

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,250 mi
Last recorded72,250 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS194 VPV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 72,250 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 64,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 53,882 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 46,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 46,237 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 45,382 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 44,445 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 43,496 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 43,175 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 41,905 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 40,630 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 40,630 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 29 May 2007 39,588 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 38,087 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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S194 VPV is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S194 VPV, 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 S194 VPV registered?

S194 VPV is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S194 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S194 VPV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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