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V5 RPS

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,460 mi
Last recorded80,460 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 RPS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 80,460 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 78,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in the strut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 78,431 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in the strut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 78,176 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 77,576 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 77,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 74,053 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 73,162 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 69,800 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 65,784 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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V5 RPS is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RPS, 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 RPS registered?

V5 RPS is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 October 1999.

Is V5 RPS safe to buy?

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