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T205 VAV

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

36,770 mi
Last recorded36,770 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT205 VAV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 36,770 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 36,770 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 35,235 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 33,365 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 32,188 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 30,983 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 30,198 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 28,763 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 26,732 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 24,358 miles

all tyers cracking

Pass 31 May 2017 22,387 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 22,084 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 21,638 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 21,295 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 21,097 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 20,996 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 20,938 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 20,714 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 20,414 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 20,307 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 20,079 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 19,334 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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T205 VAV is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 T205 VAV, 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 T205 VAV registered?

T205 VAV is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 March 1999.

Is T205 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T205 VAV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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