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V68 GUP

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

76,091 mi
Last recorded76,091 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV68 GUP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 76,091 miles

Central Front Under vehicle cross bar excessively corroded( does not support any load bearing or isn't part of the suspension component and acts more like a undertray)

Fail 10 Apr 2026 76,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre touching inner body of the vehicle when turn to the right position (5.2.3 (f))

Central Front Under vehicle cross bar excessively corroded( does not support any load bearing or isn't part of the suspension component and acts more like a undertray)

Pass 3 Apr 2025 74,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 73,178 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 73,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 68,791 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 68,771 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 68,771 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 66,445 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 65,358 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Jul 2018 65,012 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 64,970 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 64,802 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 64,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 63,102 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 60,465 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 60,430 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

air bag light is on

Pass 16 Mar 2012 58,852 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 58,831 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 9 Mar 2011 56,490 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 56,490 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 53,040 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 17 Mar 2010 53,040 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 11 Mar 2009 50,169 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 50,169 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 48,499 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 46,438 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 46,438 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 43,468 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V68 GUP is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 V68 GUP, 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 V68 GUP registered?

V68 GUP is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V68 GUP safe to buy?

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