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S407 KVJ

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,362 mi
Last recorded118,362 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS407 KVJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 118,362 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 117,872 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 116,768 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 115,247 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 115,202 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Main Offside & Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive exh leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 113,630 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 113,524 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 113,224 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 112,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2018 111,767 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 110,004 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Caliper to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 108,862 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 May 2016 108,862 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 107,950 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 105,820 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 102,721 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 102,406 miles

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

advise brake pipes to rear

Pass 5 Jan 2011 94,300 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2011 94,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2010 87,232 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 87,232 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight bind offside front brake

Fail 16 Dec 2008 79,259 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 79,259 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 65,637 miles

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

front pads getting low, rear brake discs corroded, both front tyres feathering tread on inside edge and starting to perish ,

Fail 10 Jul 2006 55,672 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 55,672 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 51,212 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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S407 KVJ is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S407 KVJ, 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 S407 KVJ registered?

S407 KVJ is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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