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V433 HKX

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

123,554 mi
Last recorded123,554 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV433 HKX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 123,554 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 122,124 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 118,761 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

suspension loward alround

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2022 118,734 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

suspension loward alround

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2021 114,754 miles

no warning lights on dash time of test

suspension lowered alround

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2019 111,160 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 111,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 109,566 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes on the car (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 109,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes on the car (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 108,753 miles

Oil leak minor ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 108,595 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 108,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 107,823 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 105,228 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 105,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 105,226 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 104,629 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 104,629 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 26 May 2011 104,490 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2010 98,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2010 98,756 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 91,819 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 85,046 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 79,563 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 May 2007 79,563 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 73,388 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 73,335 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust front pipe mounting braket broken but still support's the exhaust system

near side front anti roll bar link pin top ball joint gaiter split

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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V433 HKX is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 V433 HKX, 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 V433 HKX registered?

V433 HKX is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V433 HKX safe to buy?

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