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V272 KCP

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

150,084 mi
Last recorded150,084 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV272 KCP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 150,084 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 150,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 149,901 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 149,858 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 148,312 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 147,661 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 147,000 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 146,367 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 144,418 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 142,382 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 140,856 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 140,836 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 131,659 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 131,659 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 123,298 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 123,298 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 113,695 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 104,366 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 98,995 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 98,682 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 95,673 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 93,138 miles

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

front/rear pads wearing low..

o/s & n/s rear beam bushes worn..

Fail 26 Oct 2009 93,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front/rear pads wearing low..

o/s & n/s rear beam bushes worn..

Pass 17 Nov 2008 84,875 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 75,090 miles

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 75,043 miles

Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 24 May 2006 62,764 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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V272 KCP is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V272 KCP, 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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V272 KCP is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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