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T114 VJN

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

60,436 mi
Last recorded60,436 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT114 VJN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 60,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 60,087 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 59,510 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 59,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 59,198 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 58,536 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 57,941 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 57,440 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,937 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 56,350 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 55,172 miles

Front No plate mounting loose underside

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm, and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, and wearoing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 53,719 miles

Front pads appear low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2015 53,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front pads appear low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2014 50,937 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 49,875 miles

both front tyres have stepped treads but they are wearing more on the inner edges. There is also scuff marks on the front inner wheels arches from possible tyre contact

Pass 28 Sep 2012 48,307 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 46,171 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to pipes runs over heat shield and rear axle

Pass 25 Sep 2010 44,486 miles

Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,997 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 38,060 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 38,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,246 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 36,246 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 31,606 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 31,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 28,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 25,542 miles

nails in both front tyres and leaking

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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T114 VJN is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 T114 VJN, 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 T114 VJN registered?

T114 VJN is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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