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V54 GAO

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,308 mi
Last recorded79,308 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV54 GAO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 79,308 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 78,894 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 78,653 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 78,395 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 78,105 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 78,045 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 77,867 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 77,671 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 77,312 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 77,312 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)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 76,584 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 75,626 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 74,843 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 74,363 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 73,109 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 71,908 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 70,949 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2008 69,409 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 67,583 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 64,040 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 63,689 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V54 GAO is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V54 GAO, 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 V54 GAO registered?

V54 GAO is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V54 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V54 GAO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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