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V480 PHJ

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

106,916 mi
Last recorded106,916 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV480 PHJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 106,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 106,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 106,163 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 105,782 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 105,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2021 105,496 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 105,191 miles

Nearside Front nearside washer jet slightly misaligned

Pass 8 Jun 2018 104,943 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 104,401 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Front brake application slightly uneven (offside slow)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 103,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

osr tyre valve perished

rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2015 102,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 101,330 miles

centre stop light inoperative

Pass 23 Jan 2013 99,278 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 90,549 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 79,463 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 63,444 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 51,994 miles

both rear tyres low on tread and detriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2007 36,737 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 36,028 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 34,356 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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V480 PHJ is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 V480 PHJ, 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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V480 PHJ is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 December 1999.

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