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V308 DBL

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

50,091 mi
Last recorded50,091 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV308 DBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 50,091 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 46,508 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both of (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 46,480 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 46,460 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 46,429 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 46,420 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad separated (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2019 46,065 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 45,443 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 45,276 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 44,206 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 44,206 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 42,403 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 42,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 40,849 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 40,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 40,514 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 40,514 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 40,196 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 39,827 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 39,106 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 38,072 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 37,059 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 35,215 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 34,046 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 32,957 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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V308 DBL is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V308 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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V308 DBL is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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