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V354 DLR

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

90,813 mi
Last recorded90,813 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV354 DLR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 90,813 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 88,363 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 84,923 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 83,764 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 81,679 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 80,564 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 77,191 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 76,946 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 76,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 76,212 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 75,669 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 75,368 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 75,180 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 74,811 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 74,550 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 71,014 miles

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

both outer sill and undertrays fitted

both rear coil springs unable to view fully

Fail 21 Jul 2009 71,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both outer sill and undertrays fitted

both rear coil springs unable to view fully

Pass 30 Jul 2008 66,770 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 66,765 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 63,169 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 59,264 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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V354 DLR is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V354 DLR, 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 V354 DLR registered?

V354 DLR is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V354 DLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V354 DLR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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