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V348 FNT

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

28,177 mi
Last recorded28,177 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV348 FNT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 28,177 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 27,547 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 27,448 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 27,188 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 26,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 25,973 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 25,313 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 24,173 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 23,448 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 22,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 21,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 20,948 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 19,393 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 16,971 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 16,772 miles

Slight cracking to O/S/F tyre.

Fail 13 Nov 2013 16,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Slight cracking to O/S/F & O/S/R tyres.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 16,717 miles

Airbag warning light is on dash.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 16,510 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 15,928 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 14,537 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 13,975 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 12,979 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 12,226 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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V348 FNT is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 V348 FNT, 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 V348 FNT registered?

V348 FNT is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 October 1999.

Is V348 FNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V348 FNT shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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