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V581 DRU

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

29,590 mi
Last recorded29,590 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV581 DRU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 29,590 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 29,472 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 29,112 miles

Front both sides(12 years old)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (20 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 28,788 miles

Both front tyres over 10yrs old and both rear tyres are 9yrs old

Pass 5 Apr 2022 28,783 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 28,351 miles

Tyre close to ten years old all (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 28,138 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 27,742 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 27,371 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 26,333 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 26,128 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 25,659 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 25,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 24,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2013 24,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres perrished and cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2012 24,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres starting to perrish

Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,796 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 23,263 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 22,610 miles

advise both front tyres starting to perrish

Pass 24 Jan 2008 22,001 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 21,582 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 20,323 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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V581 DRU is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 V581 DRU, 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 V581 DRU registered?

V581 DRU is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V581 DRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V581 DRU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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