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V417 PTW

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

85,799 mi
Last recorded85,799 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV417 PTW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 85,799 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 85,744 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 81,388 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 80,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear from brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 80,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from brake flexi as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear from brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 80,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 80,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 80,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 79,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 78,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Slightly on Inner Edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 76,020 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 73,576 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 73,570 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 69,620 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 69,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2017 67,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2017 66,991 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2016 64,978 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 63,825 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,455 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 63,089 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 63,107 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 61,159 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 59,857 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 56,192 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 56,191 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 47,922 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)

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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V417 PTW is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V417 PTW, 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 V417 PTW registered?

V417 PTW is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V417 PTW safe to buy?

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