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V388 GFS

1999 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,794 mi
Last recorded56,794 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 GFS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 56,794 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 56,791 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2024 56,431 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 55,882 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 54,337 miles

Under Body Wax Oiled

Pass 28 Jul 2020 54,172 miles

under body wax oiled

Pass 31 Jul 2019 53,914 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Suspension components are corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2019 53,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Suspension components are corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 53,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rubber mounted ? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rubber mounted ? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 53,023 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 51,812 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 51,812 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 49,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 49,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 46,850 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 46,849 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 45,001 miles

Slight bind nearside front wheel

Fail 17 Jul 2013 45,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Slight bind nearside front wheel

Pass 17 Jul 2012 42,783 miles

Slight bind nearside front wheel

Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,928 miles

Airbag light on

Slight bind to nearside front wheel

Pass 15 Jul 2010 38,925 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 8 Jul 2009 37,116 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 34,649 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 32,355 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 32,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 28,634 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 25,129 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 25,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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V388 GFS is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V388 GFS, 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 V388 GFS registered?

V388 GFS is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V388 GFS safe to buy?

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