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V3 CJH

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

26,002 mi
Last recorded26,002 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 CJH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 26,002 miles

Nearside Front wheel has slight bind

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2025 25,882 miles

Nearside Front wheel has slight bind

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 25,721 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 25,156 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 24,725 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 24,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar: pin / bush casing inadequately clipped or supported but is not likely to become detached

Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 24 Feb 2020 23,787 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 21,891 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 20,268 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 20,268 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 19,349 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 19,349 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 18,473 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes across rear radius arms (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 17,613 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 16,963 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 15,383 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 14,328 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 13,079 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 12,172 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 10,378 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 9,890 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 9,484 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 8,425 miles

chips in windscreen

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 CJH is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 CJH, 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 V3 CJH registered?

V3 CJH is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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