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V320 GAJ

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

84,549 mi
Last recorded84,549 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV320 GAJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 84,549 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 83,497 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 82,316 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 81,667 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 80,321 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 77,164 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 76,243 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 76,242 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 73,487 miles

parking brake efficiency low

Fail 29 Jun 2017 73,487 miles

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

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

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 4 Jul 2016 70,845 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake legal limit only just met

Fail 4 Jul 2016 70,835 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking front to rear into flexible (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear parking brake legal limit only just met

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 58,695 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 53,408 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 53,408 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 52,803 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 51,918 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,123 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 49,952 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 49,913 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 49,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 48,460 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 48,451 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 47,331 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 46,137 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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V320 GAJ is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc 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 V320 GAJ, 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 V320 GAJ registered?

V320 GAJ is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V320 GAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V320 GAJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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