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V412 DPJ

1999 BMW Z3

Brown Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV412 DPJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edge 225 / 50 zr 16 92y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 51,313 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 50,629 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 50,054 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 48,973 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 47,989 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 47,578 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 46,693 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 46,521 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 46,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 45,866 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 45,086 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 43,889 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 43,889 miles

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 16 Jan 2014 43,859 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 43,097 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 42,631 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 41,370 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 39,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 37,846 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 37,846 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 35,994 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 35,994 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 33,561 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 31,385 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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V412 DPJ is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Brown with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 V412 DPJ, 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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V412 DPJ is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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