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V685 FFG

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

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Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV685 FFG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026
Pass 31 Mar 2025 84,370 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 81,255 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 77,088 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 77,087 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 77,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 75,922 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 74,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + offside rear (3.5.1i)

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

beamset patterns becoming poor.

slight play in steering rack input shaft.

Fail 13 Apr 2018 74,544 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle + offside front (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + offside rear (3.5.1i)

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

beamset patterns becoming poor.

slight play in steering rack input shaft.

Pass 16 Dec 2016 73,524 miles

Hazard switch sticking Brake discs pitted Slight play in steering u.j Front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2015 71,647 miles

Centre brake light partially illuminated

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded And offside (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in offside inner steering rack arm

Pass 3 Dec 2014 69,613 miles

abs & air bag light reset not road tested

Fail 26 Nov 2014 69,487 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 63,200 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

advise tracking check

nearside front suspention shock damp with fluid

Fail 6 Jul 2013 63,180 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

advise tracking check

nearside front suspention shock damp with fluid

Pass 19 Jun 2010 53,476 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion to coil springs and brake discs from vehicle not being used

Pass 28 Apr 2009 52,887 miles

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

all four brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2009 52,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

all four brake discs corroded

Pass 13 May 2006 50,052 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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V685 FFG is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V685 FFG, 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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V685 FFG is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V685 FFG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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