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V585 FTA

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

30,514 mi
Last recorded30,514 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV585 FTA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 30,514 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 30,182 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 30,069 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 29,550 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 29,203 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 28,853 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Dec 2019 28,853 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 28,426 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 27,532 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 26,897 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 16 Dec 2015 26,033 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 25,035 miles

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Jan 2014 23,882 miles

Slight corrosion on nearside rear metal brake pipe.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 22,713 miles

air bag light stays on

Pass 9 Dec 2011 20,364 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 18,719 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 16,950 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

cracks in tread of both rear tyres

Pass 16 Dec 2008 15,032 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 13,729 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 11,796 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 10,321 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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V585 FTA is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 V585 FTA, 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 V585 FTA registered?

V585 FTA is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is V585 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V585 FTA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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