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V703 VKE

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,191 mi
Last recorded68,191 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV703 VKE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 68,191 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 68,088 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 67,902 miles
Pass 10 May 2015 67,377 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 66,764 miles
Pass 26 May 2013 66,147 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 64,304 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 61,491 miles
Fail 29 May 2011 61,486 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 May 2010 56,339 miles

N/s/r tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2010 56,339 miles

N/s/r tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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V703 VKE is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V703 VKE, 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 V703 VKE registered?

V703 VKE is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V703 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V703 VKE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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