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V445 ROC

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,588 mi
Last recorded139,588 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV445 ROC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 139,588 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 138,773 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 138,267 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 138,253 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 132,802 miles

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 3 Jul 2019 132,767 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Jul 2018 121,079 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 110,838 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 110,838 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 100,366 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 100,053 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 99,407 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 97,171 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 96,755 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 24 May 2012 96,755 miles

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

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2011 96,513 miles

offside rear tyre has split but not showing inner cords

offside track rod end has been heated but not excessively

Fail 13 Jan 2011 96,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has split but not showing inner cords

offside track rod end has been heated but not excessively

Pass 2 Feb 2010 92,713 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 86,915 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 86,910 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 82,767 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 82,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 78,231 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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V445 ROC is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V445 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 V445 ROC registered?

V445 ROC is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V445 ROC safe to buy?

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