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V291 RNP

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,389 mi
Last recorded131,389 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV291 RNP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 131,389 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded central to rear ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 131,370 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded central to rear ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 127,820 miles

Fuel tank bracket holder corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Outer seal under the door corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some area under the car corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2025 127,817 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank bracket holder corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Outer seal under the door corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some area under the car corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2024 121,736 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r to o/s/r brake flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front and n/s/r springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

surface corrosion to all front and rear suspension components inc fuel tank straps

Pass 6 Jan 2023 115,226 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flexi hose brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

n/s/f caliper outer retaining clip missing but not affecting operation or safety of brakes

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components and fuel tank straps

Pass 21 Dec 2021 109,345 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust deteriorated

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2021 109,339 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust deteriorated

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 105,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both rear suspension arms slight surface corrosion

exhaust system deterioated.

fuel tank straps corroded.

Fail 15 Dec 2020 105,546 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both rear suspension arms slight surface corrosion

exhaust system deterioated.

fuel tank straps corroded.

Pass 31 May 2019 99,767 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2019 99,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 93,849 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 93,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TCA bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TCA bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 88,075 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 88,075 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 81,194 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 81,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 73,043 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 64,730 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 56,779 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 47,422 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 47,398 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 44,979 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 37,943 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,927 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 25,430 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 25,417 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 23,742 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 21,303 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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V291 RNP is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V291 RNP, 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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V291 RNP is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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