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V299 FVJ

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,378 mi
Last recorded81,378 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV299 FVJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 81,378 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 78,479 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 72,452 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Sep 2016 66,972 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)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 66,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 65,248 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 63,682 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 63,682 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 62,099 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 61,187 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 55,221 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,781 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 48,773 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 47,440 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 46,210 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 44,414 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 38,474 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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V299 FVJ is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V299 FVJ, 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 V299 FVJ registered?

V299 FVJ is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V299 FVJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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