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V560 GLM

1999 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

57,591 mi
Last recorded57,591 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV560 GLM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 57,591 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2025 57,423 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 57,165 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 57,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 56,290 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 55,942 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 55,335 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 53,572 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 53,572 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 52,698 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 52,511 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

engine under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 51,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 50,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 49,469 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 48,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 47,122 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 2 Jun 2011 46,268 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2010 45,177 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2008 43,620 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,543 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 41,187 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 41,187 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 May 2006 39,269 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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V560 GLM is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc 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 V560 GLM, 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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What year was V560 GLM registered?

V560 GLM is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V560 GLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V560 GLM 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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