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V449 FPB

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

57,644 mi
Last recorded57,644 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV449 FPB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 57,644 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 57,164 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 56,816 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 56,402 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 56,064 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 55,987 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 55,987 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 55,320 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 55,320 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 53,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 53,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 52,251 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear o/s tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 11 Apr 2013 51,682 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 51,228 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cant see the front inner brake pads

engine light is on

fuel cap rubber is starting to crack

o/s/r tyre sidewall has small splits in it

play in both the front ball joints

sidewall damage to the n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 May 2011 50,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine light is on

fuel cap rubber is starting to split

slight damage to the n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 7 May 2010 49,200 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Both wiperblades slightly smearing, O/S wiperblade split

MIL Light illuminated

N/S/F Tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall but not showing cords

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

Pass 11 May 2009 47,294 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 46,660 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 44,724 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 43,718 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 43,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside steering rack has slight play in rose joints

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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V449 FPB is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 V449 FPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V449 FPB registered?

V449 FPB is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V449 FPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V449 FPB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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