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V3 BCP

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,511 mi
Last recorded84,511 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 BCP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 84,511 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 83,687 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 82,594 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 81,830 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 81,160 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 80,925 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 80,759 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 79,946 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 79,167 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 77,870 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 76,515 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Oct 2014 74,827 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 73,219 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 71,015 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 68,559 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Nov 2010 66,229 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 66,229 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 64,213 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 61,527 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 58,171 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 55,313 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 55,313 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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V3 BCP is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V3 BCP, 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 V3 BCP registered?

V3 BCP is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 December 1999.

Is V3 BCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V3 BCP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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