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V278 DBL

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,226 mi
Last recorded59,226 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 DBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 59,226 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component powerstering pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 59,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe along front of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 59,221 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 59,213 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 57,696 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 55,102 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 54,638 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 54,313 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 54,313 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 53,964 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 53,507 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 53,220 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 52,743 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 51,487 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 50,973 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 50,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 48,286 miles

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 45,619 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 43,050 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 39,987 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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V278 DBL is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V278 DBL, 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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V278 DBL is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 September 1999.

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