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V354 DMW

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

30,161 mi
Last recorded30,161 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV354 DMW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 30,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 29,909 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 29,789 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 29,634 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 29,634 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 29,349 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 28,847 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner shoulder nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust centre silencer outer skins deteriorating

Fail 2 Mar 2020 28,834 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.67% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.65% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner shoulder nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust centre silencer outer skins deteriorating

Pass 18 Apr 2018 28,706 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 28,657 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 28,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Mar 2015 28,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 28,422 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 28,329 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 28,114 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 27,557 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 27,508 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 27,508 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 26,999 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 26,987 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 26,221 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 26,221 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 24,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Nov 2006 24,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 22,701 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 22,701 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 DMW is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DMW, 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 V354 DMW registered?

V354 DMW is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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