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V407 ROC

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

76,781 mi
Last recorded76,781 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV407 ROC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 76,781 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 76,780 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 76,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S + N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S + N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 75,877 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights' plastic lenses slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 75,348 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear end of sill and lower inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 74,669 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 72,882 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper-blade rubber starting to split at outer end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 71,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on outer end of pipe near union with flexible-pipe. [visible under mudwing] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 71,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 70,165 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 68,848 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 68,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 May 2015 67,667 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 66,339 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 65,018 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 64,983 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 63,115 miles

1st.mounting bracket on exhaust system heavily wasted by corrosion.

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

Pass 12 May 2011 60,162 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 58,198 miles

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

oil leaking from o/s front of engine

Pass 15 May 2009 55,474 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 53,626 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 50,185 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 45,923 miles

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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V407 ROC is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V407 ROC, 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 V407 ROC registered?

V407 ROC is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is V407 ROC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V407 ROC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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