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V315 FJF

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,979 mi
Last recorded106,979 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV315 FJF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 106,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 105,372 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 102,160 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 102,160 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2021 102,155 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 101,209 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 98,544 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 98,517 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 89,239 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 89,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 83,945 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 83,936 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 79,309 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 5 May 2016 79,309 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 May 2015 73,173 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 73,172 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 67,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 66,595 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 66,130 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 65,640 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 63,814 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 63,814 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 60,805 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 56,243 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 56,243 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 51,698 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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V315 FJF is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V315 FJF, 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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What year was V315 FJF registered?

V315 FJF is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 December 1999.

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