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V361 JMB

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,243 mi
Last recorded48,243 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV361 JMB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 48,243 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 47,650 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 46,782 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 46,067 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 45,396 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 44,956 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 43,469 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 42,546 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 42,112 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 39,999 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 38,750 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 37,998 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 36,804 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 36,169 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 35,440 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 34,726 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 34,304 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 33,685 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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V361 JMB is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V361 JMB, 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 V361 JMB registered?

V361 JMB is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V361 JMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V361 JMB shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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