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V5 JLB

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,967 mi
Last recorded40,967 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 JLB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 40,967 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 38,120 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 37,993 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 37,735 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 37,341 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 37,001 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 36,696 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 35,933 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Pass 17 Aug 2017 35,033 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 34,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

high tone horn inop

Pass 20 Aug 2015 33,200 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 31,694 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 29,721 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 27,769 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 27,021 miles

O/S/F disc slight corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2010 26,105 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 24,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 23,223 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 22,213 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 20,019 miles

slight weeping from rear shock absorbers

small amount of surface corrosion to front brake discs

small split in n/s/f suspension fluid bush

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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V5 JLB is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V5 JLB, 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 V5 JLB registered?

V5 JLB is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V5 JLB safe to buy?

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