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V393 PJW

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

170,820 mi
Last recorded170,820 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV393 PJW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 170,820 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 169,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 168,612 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 168,541 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 167,951 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front Bump Stops Starting to Perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 167,476 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 166,854 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 116,268 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 116,268 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 165,553 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 164,781 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 164,110 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 163,330 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 162,598 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 161,533 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 160,093 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Noise behind steering couling

O/S/F tie rod arm slight play in ball joint

Fail 31 Aug 2010 188,189 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 188,189 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 155,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 155,836 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 151,885 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 148,159 miles

N\S AND O\S FRONT TYRES ON 2MM TREAD DEPTH

N\S AND O\S FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

O\S FRONT HEAD LAMP SLIGHT CONDENSATION

Pass 11 Sep 2007 148,159 miles

N\S AND O\S FRONT TYRES ON 2MM TREAD DEPTH

N\S AND O\S FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

O\S FRONT HEADLAMP SLIGHT CONDENSATION

Pass 20 Sep 2006 144,289 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 144,289 miles

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

chips in windscreen

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low 2mm

front suspension fluid bushes perishing

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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V393 PJW is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V393 PJW, 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 V393 PJW registered?

V393 PJW is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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