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V330 JRL

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

30,180 mi
Last recorded30,180 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV330 JRL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 30,180 miles

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

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

some corrosion with all front suspension components

Pass 16 Oct 2024 29,963 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 29,817 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 29,813 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick delaminated (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2022 29,798 miles

corrosion in power steering

Fail 23 Aug 2022 29,793 miles

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

corrosion in power steering pipe

Pass 24 Aug 2021 29,533 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 29,107 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 29,082 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

fuel tank strap rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2018 28,999 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 28,937 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 28,574 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 28,574 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 28,174 miles

unable to open drivers window

Pass 1 Oct 2014 27,780 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 27,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 27,425 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 27,021 miles

o/s rear h/brake low reading

Pass 4 Oct 2011 26,109 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 24,984 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 24,432 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 22,995 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 21,682 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 19,590 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2005 17,629 miles

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

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 JRL is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 JRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V330 JRL registered?

V330 JRL is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V330 JRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V330 JRL shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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