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V566 FKW

1999 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,004 mi
Last recorded90,004 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV566 FKW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 90,004 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 89,916 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 89,572 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 23 Mar 2023 88,555 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 87,602 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 87,570 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 86,349 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 85,934 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 85,928 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 83,636 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2017 81,646 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 80,211 miles

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

oil leak

rear tyres worn on the inner shoulders

Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,803 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 63,803 miles

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

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

offside front brake showing light binding

Pass 12 Jul 2011 62,926 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 61,786 miles

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

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

wiperblades worn

Pass 29 Apr 2009 59,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside handbrake efficiency a little down

nearside handbrake outer cable broken

Fail 29 Apr 2009 59,138 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside handbrake efficiency a little down

nearside handbrake outer cable broken

Pass 22 Apr 2008 55,710 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 55,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 51,612 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)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 51,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 38,386 miles

crack in front number plate

front brake pads just over half worn

nail in near side front tyre near sidewall

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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V566 FKW is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V566 FKW, 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 V566 FKW registered?

V566 FKW is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 November 1999.

Is V566 FKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V566 FKW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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