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V535 RKK

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

93,237 mi
Last recorded93,237 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV535 RKK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 93,237 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 5 Dec 2024 92,458 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 91,598 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 90,717 miles

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

Reverse lights not working

Some corrosion by rear jacking points

Pass 11 Nov 2021 89,526 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 89,524 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 88,531 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 87,695 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 86,559 miles

front wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 9 Nov 2017 85,131 miles

Rear brake pipes corroding in places

Pass 8 Nov 2016 84,022 miles

Rear brake pipes corroding in places

Pass 4 Nov 2015 82,649 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 80,770 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 80,767 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 78,649 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 76,257 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 71,827 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 71,824 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 64,333 miles

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 21 Sep 2009 56,280 miles

Damage to windscreen within limits.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perishing and tyre nearing wear indicators.

Slight movement in front lower swivels.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 54,899 miles

Play in steering rack on offside is very near to the limits.

Pass 15 Sep 2007 53,191 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 50,164 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 50,164 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 44,811 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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V535 RKK is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V535 RKK, 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 V535 RKK registered?

V535 RKK is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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