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V455 PKJ

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

83,176 mi
Last recorded83,176 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV455 PKJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 83,176 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Oct 2023 83,162 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 82,702 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 81,684 miles

minor perishing,,front tires ,,sidewalls..

Pass 27 Jan 2020 81,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 81,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 80,848 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 78,677 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorating

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 78,677 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorating

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 75,657 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

plastic covers fitted over outer sills

Fail 24 Jan 2017 75,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced plastic lamp fading (1.7.5a)

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

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

front tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

plastic covers fitted over outer sills

Pass 25 Jan 2016 72,703 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens misting (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs corroding

Fail 25 Jan 2016 72,703 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens misting (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2015 69,066 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 63,089 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2012 62,400 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 61,341 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 59,545 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 53,401 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 49,436 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 48,341 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 46,621 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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V455 PKJ is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V455 PKJ, 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 V455 PKJ registered?

V455 PKJ is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V455 PKJ safe to buy?

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