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V488 GFJ

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

32,632 mi
Last recorded32,632 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV488 GFJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 32,632 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 32,396 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 32,078 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 31,349 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 31,073 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 30,713 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 30,378 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 30,182 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 29,703 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 29,282 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 29,013 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 28,560 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 28,068 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 27,652 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 26,976 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 26,876 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2011 26,020 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 25,515 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 25,129 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 24,799 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 24,103 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 23,428 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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V488 GFJ is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 V488 GFJ, 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 V488 GFJ registered?

V488 GFJ is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is V488 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V488 GFJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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