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V486 KVH

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

98,852 mi
Last recorded98,852 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV486 KVH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 98,852 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 96,277 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 94,561 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2023 93,662 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2022 92,642 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 91,226 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 90,225 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 88,554 miles

various steel brake pipes rusting but not excessive

Pass 11 Jun 2018 87,871 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 87,097 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 26 May 2017 87,097 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 89,397 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 85,445 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 82,104 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 79,937 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 76,453 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 71,007 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 66,283 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 61,806 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 61,806 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 55,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 50,069 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 44,082 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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V486 KVH is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V486 KVH, 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 V486 KVH registered?

V486 KVH is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V486 KVH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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