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V330 GAJ

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

84,808 mi
Last recorded84,808 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV330 GAJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 84,808 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 84,466 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 84,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 83,771 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 83,769 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 83,267 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbones rear bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 82,472 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbones rear bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 81,696 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 80,215 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 79,014 miles

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

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

Nearside rear shock has a light misting of oil

Pass 15 Aug 2017 78,634 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 76,675 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 76,217 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 75,542 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 74,135 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 73,984 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 73,934 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 73,859 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 72,976 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 69,462 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 60,300 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 49,732 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 49,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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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V330 GAJ is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V330 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 V330 GAJ registered?

V330 GAJ is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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