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V608 FFJ

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,283 mi
Last recorded61,283 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV608 FFJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 61,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 61,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 61,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded on rear wishbone. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded on rear wishbone. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 60,840 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 60,671 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear hand brake cable supports broken [but not fouling drive shafts]

Fail 7 Jun 2022 60,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear hand brake cable supports broken [but not fouling drive shafts]

Pass 22 Jun 2021 59,731 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 58,901 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear slightly low on tread

Pass 16 Apr 2019 57,298 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 56,145 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 54,457 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 53,625 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,275 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 50,886 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,674 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 49,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 48,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 47,240 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 45,479 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 43,885 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 43,099 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 41,898 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 41,898 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 39,811 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)

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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V608 FFJ is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V608 FFJ, 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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What year was V608 FFJ registered?

V608 FFJ is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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