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V575 FBY

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

56,417 mi
Last recorded56,417 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV575 FBY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 56,417 miles

both front tyres manufacture date 2014

Fail 20 Apr 2026 56,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front tyres manufacture date 2014

Pass 22 Apr 2025 55,905 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 54,788 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 54,784 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 52,951 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

Covers fitted to both sills

Fail 21 Apr 2023 52,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50R16-92V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both front brake hoses perished

Covers fitted to both sills

N/S/R tyre perished and worn close to limits

Pass 22 Apr 2022 51,101 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Apr 2022 51,099 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Apr 2021 49,568 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 46,870 miles

Both front anti roll bar link pin bushes starting to split

Front inner brake pads appear low

Fail 17 Apr 2020 46,870 miles

Both front anti roll bar link pin bushes starting to split

Front inner brake pads appear low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 44,496 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 42,704 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 41,071 miles

O/S/R Valve cap missing

Pass 11 Apr 2016 38,620 miles

nail in tread of offside rear tyre and pressure slightly low

Pass 27 Apr 2015 37,757 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 34,446 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 32,147 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 31,956 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 30,976 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 30,515 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,233 miles

n/s front disc warped

Pass 12 Oct 2006 29,716 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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V575 FBY is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V575 FBY, 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 V575 FBY registered?

V575 FBY is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V575 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V575 FBY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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