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V611 FLD

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,629 mi
Last recorded46,629 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV611 FLD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 46,629 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 45,624 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 45,624 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 43,763 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 42,496 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 41,112 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 39,328 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 38,566 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 32,869 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 38,237 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 37,972 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 37,972 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 36,667 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 35,242 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 33,050 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 31,130 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 29,472 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 26,518 miles

N/S Reg. plate lamp fixxed with tape.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2009 23,792 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 23,792 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 21,557 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 19,481 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 18,618 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 17,182 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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V611 FLD is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V611 FLD, 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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V611 FLD is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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