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V63 DMG

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,846 mi
Last recorded97,846 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV63 DMG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 97,846 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 97,311 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 97,090 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 96,756 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 96,432 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 96,107 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 95,708 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 94,396 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 92,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flex hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 92,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flex hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 89,897 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 88,706 miles

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

offside front anti roll bar link rubber perished

rear anti roll bar link rubbers perishing

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

wear and corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 1 Apr 2015 88,701 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

offside front anti roll bar link rubber perished

rear anti roll bar link rubbers perishing

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

wear and corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 31 Mar 2014 86,386 miles

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

offside front anti roll bar link rubber starting to perish

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight wear and corrosion all brake discs

Pass 25 Mar 2013 82,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front registration plate damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2013 82,419 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front registration plate damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2012 76,735 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

front anti roll bar link rubbers starting to perish

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight wear offside front lower ball joint

wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Mar 2011 72,875 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 26 May 2010 69,275 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 69,275 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 60,971 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 60,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 55,143 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 47,604 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 47,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 39,449 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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V63 DMG is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V63 DMG, 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 V63 DMG registered?

V63 DMG is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V63 DMG safe to buy?

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