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V59 GDX

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,458 mi
Last recorded124,458 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV59 GDX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 124,458 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 124,136 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 123,440 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 123,109 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 122,658 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 122,083 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 120,955 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 120,260 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 119,978 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 119,465 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 118,606 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 118,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 117,760 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 116,227 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 115,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have partial liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.

airbag light on

Pass 3 Oct 2011 115,870 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 109,494 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 106,053 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 105,946 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 98,925 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 98,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 98,925 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 82,502 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 68,198 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 68,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 61,319 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V59 GDX is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 V59 GDX, 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 V59 GDX registered?

V59 GDX is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V59 GDX safe to buy?

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