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V307 GJB

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,359 mi
Last recorded55,359 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV307 GJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 55,359 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 55,079 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 55,002 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 55,001 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 54,238 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 54,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 54,084 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 53,900 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 53,621 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 53,621 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 53,001 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 53,001 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 53,390 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 53,102 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 51,579 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 50,868 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 49,253 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 49,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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V307 GJB is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V307 GJB, 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 V307 GJB registered?

V307 GJB is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V307 GJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V307 GJB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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