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V627 FPF

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,965 mi
Last recorded101,965 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV627 FPF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 101,965 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 101,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 101,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 99,715 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 98,099 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 96,914 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 95,321 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 95,321 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 93,474 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 91,729 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 90,014 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 86,841 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 79,799 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 74,521 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 71,528 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2012 67,327 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 61,829 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 59,860 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 58,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 54,911 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 48,330 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 41,165 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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V627 FPF is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 V627 FPF, 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 V627 FPF registered?

V627 FPF is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 December 1999.

Is V627 FPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V627 FPF shows 22 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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