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V593 DPJ

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,237 mi
Last recorded123,237 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV593 DPJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 123,237 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 123,237 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 117,890 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 117,890 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 112,987 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 110,453 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 110,453 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 104,682 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 104,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 103,094 miles

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear DIFF CORRODED AND LEAKING

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 103,093 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXI TO CLYINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear DIFF CORRODED AND LEAKING

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower FOG LAMP INSECURE

Pass 24 Jul 2017 93,688 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 88,694 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 88,694 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 71,622 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 65,420 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,886 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 42,164 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)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,164 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)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 34,243 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

srs lamp indicating a fault

Pass 23 Apr 2008 26,111 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 22,019 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 19,926 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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V593 DPJ is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V593 DPJ, 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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V593 DPJ is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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