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V631 SOE

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

55,407 mi
Last recorded55,407 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV631 SOE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 55,407 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 55,390 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 55,308 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 54,685 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 53,726 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 53,668 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 53,040 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 50,788 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 47,535 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 47,140 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 46,859 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 46,656 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 45,838 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 45,173 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 44,230 miles

airbag light on

Fail 23 Feb 2011 44,200 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

airbag light on

Pass 20 Feb 2010 42,438 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 37,380 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 27,854 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 27,759 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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V631 SOE is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 V631 SOE, 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 V631 SOE registered?

V631 SOE is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V631 SOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V631 SOE shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V631 SOE have outstanding finance?

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