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V690 POB

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,491 mi
Last recorded98,491 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV690 POB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 98,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 91,830 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 84,971 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 78,288 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 74,356 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 69,141 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 69,141 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 68,988 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 68,450 miles

small stone chip in centre of screen

Fail 4 Apr 2019 68,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

small stone chip in centre of screen

Pass 22 Mar 2018 68,143 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 67,911 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2017 67,911 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag Light (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 66,394 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 66,394 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 66,115 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 65,714 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 65,710 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Apr 2013 64,077 miles

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

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 9 Apr 2013 64,077 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 25 Apr 2012 63,540 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 62,928 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 61,469 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 60,681 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 59,359 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 57,715 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 53,469 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 36,635 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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V690 POB is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V690 POB, 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 V690 POB registered?

V690 POB is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V690 POB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V690 POB shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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