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V656 FFP

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,224 mi
Last recorded84,224 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV656 FFP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 84,224 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 84,160 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 84,094 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 83,897 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 83,317 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 83,316 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 82,569 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 82,207 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside non structural sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside non structural sill corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2017 82,205 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside non structural sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside non structural sill corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2017 82,202 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside non structural sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside non structural sill corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2016 81,733 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 81,041 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 80,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear brake slighly binding

Fail 25 Jan 2013 78,854 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

traction light on

Pass 25 Jan 2013 78,854 miles

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

traction light on

Pass 18 Jan 2012 77,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Jan 2011 76,175 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 76,175 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2010 74,178 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 74,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 70,893 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 66,756 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 61,638 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 61,638 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 61,512 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside parking brake cable deteriorated on outer casing

Fail 9 Oct 2006 61,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside parking brake cable deteriorating on outer casing

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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V656 FFP is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V656 FFP, 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 V656 FFP registered?

V656 FFP is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 December 1999.

Is V656 FFP safe to buy?

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