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V45 PKK

1999 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

41,093 mi
Last recorded41,093 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV45 PKK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 41,093 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 40,767 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 40,709 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 40,637 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 40,593 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 40,498 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 40,494 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 40,472 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 40,169 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 39,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 39,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 38,966 miles

head lamps have poor beam patterns

Fail 26 Aug 2015 38,928 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

head lamps have poor beam patterns

Pass 26 Aug 2015 38,928 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 37,641 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 36,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 35,794 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 35,440 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 34,685 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 34,215 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,344 miles

front no plate in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2007 32,592 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,631 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 31,631 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 30,362 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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V45 PKK is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 V45 PKK, 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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V45 PKK is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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