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V365 MCA

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,868 mi
Last recorded114,868 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV365 MCA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 114,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 109,382 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 109,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 103,346 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 98,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 96,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front corroded on end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 96,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 95,847 miles

Nearside Outer sill to floor corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill to floor corroded

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 95,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill to floor corroded

Nearside Outer sill to floor corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 95,332 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 95,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 93,558 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 91,343 miles

engine management light on

Fail 11 Aug 2016 91,342 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Pass 18 Aug 2015 91,331 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil near side front (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 91,331 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working off side (1.1.A.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil near side front (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid off side (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 91,315 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 90,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 87,124 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 82,405 miles

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

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 6 Aug 2010 78,068 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 73,299 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 67,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Oct 2007 61,613 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 55,914 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 48,898 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 48,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V365 MCA is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V365 MCA, 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 V365 MCA registered?

V365 MCA is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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