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V5 PVW

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,219 mi
Last recorded40,219 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 PVW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 40,219 miles

brake pipes corroded,some covered in grease

Pass 26 Sep 2024 40,129 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 40,126 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 39,946 miles

sills corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2022 39,494 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2021 38,976 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 38,567 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 38,433 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 38,204 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 38,033 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 37,719 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 37,414 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 36,717 miles

n/s/f drop link cover split slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2012 36,052 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 35,734 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 33,057 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 33,057 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 31,062 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 29,149 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 29,149 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 28,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 28,234 miles

Nearside Front 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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V5 PVW is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PVW, 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

How do I check the history of V5 PVW?

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What year was V5 PVW registered?

V5 PVW is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V5 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V5 PVW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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