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V636 GMO

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,478 mi
Last recorded58,478 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV636 GMO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 58,478 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 57,870 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 57,762 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 57,523 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring the inspection of some components.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 56,890 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 56,268 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 55,754 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 55,175 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,455 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 54,455 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 58,693 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 53,700 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 52,842 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 51,994 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 51,359 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 May 2006 50,722 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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V636 GMO is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V636 GMO, 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 V636 GMO registered?

V636 GMO is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 November 1999.

Is V636 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V636 GMO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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