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V636 HEU

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

70,248 mi
Last recorded70,248 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV636 HEU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 70,248 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 70,248 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 69,177 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 May 2025 69,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 68,666 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 68,666 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements wont stay switched on (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres of runflat construction rear tyres standard construction

Pass 16 Jan 2023 65,132 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 61,432 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 59,815 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 58,233 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 58,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 53,928 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 53,928 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability DROP LINK (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 52,220 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 51,365 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,693 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 50,693 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 50,536 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 50,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 50,122 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 50,122 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 49,561 miles

GENERAL LIGHT CORROSION.F PADS CLOSE LIMIT.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.EMISSIONS HIGH.R PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 11 Oct 2012 49,561 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

GENERAL LIGHT CORROSION.F PADS CLOSE LIMIT.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.EMISSIONS HIGH.R PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 49,458 miles

WASH DELIVERY POOR.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.DAMAGE F REG PLATE.

Fail 10 Oct 2011 49,458 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

WASH DELIVERY POOR.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.DAMAGE F REG PLATE.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 48,966 miles

F+R PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.LIGHT CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES.CORROSIOIN F TO R BRAKE PIPE.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-F SUSPENSION-STEERING.BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Fail 12 Oct 2009 48,736 miles

MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS F SUSPENSION-STEERING.BRAKE PADS-F VERY CLOSE LIMIT-R CLOSE LIMIT.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 48,736 miles

MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS F SUSPENSION-STEERING.BRAKE PADS-F VERY CLOSE LIMIT-R CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 45,593 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 43,147 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 43,147 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 39,438 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 39,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 36,626 miles

n/s/r tyre is on limit of 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre has nail in edge of tread

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 HEU is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HEU, 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 HEU registered?

V636 HEU is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V636 HEU safe to buy?

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