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V671 GLM

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,636 mi
Last recorded61,636 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV671 GLM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 61,636 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 60,566 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake disks corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 59,692 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake disks corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 59,692 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bolt on bushes, both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake disks corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 58,809 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 57,766 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 56,835 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 56,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 55,843 miles

both sides rear brake pipes corroding

offside front tyre sidewall cut

Fail 13 Jun 2019 55,790 miles

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

both sides rear brake pipes corroding

offside front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 20 Jun 2017 53,414 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion both sides rear brake pipes

Fail 15 Jun 2017 53,414 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion both sides rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Jun 2016 52,426 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 52,410 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 50,914 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 49,697 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 48,758 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 48,178 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 48,178 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 45,696 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,446 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 39,166 miles

ALL FOUR TYRE WORN

IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

Pass 10 Mar 2007 32,183 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 31,535 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 27,894 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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V671 GLM is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V671 GLM, 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 V671 GLM registered?

V671 GLM is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V671 GLM safe to buy?

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