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V32 GRF

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

30,158 mi
Last recorded30,158 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV32 GRF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 30,158 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 29,966 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 29,922 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 29,741 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 29,482 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 29,269 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 28,864 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 28,669 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 28,400 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 28,143 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 27,878 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 27,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 27,460 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 2 Aug 2013 27,378 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 27,142 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 26,665 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 26,171 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 24,897 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 24,128 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 21,450 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 18,559 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 18,437 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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V32 GRF is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 V32 GRF, 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 V32 GRF registered?

V32 GRF is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V32 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V32 GRF shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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