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V615 JNP

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,337 mi
Last recorded71,337 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV615 JNP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 71,337 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 71,192 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 71,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 71,113 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 70,230 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 68,995 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 68,521 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 67,973 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 64,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 61,101 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 57,948 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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V615 JNP is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V615 JNP, 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 V615 JNP registered?

V615 JNP is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V615 JNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V615 JNP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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