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V705 MOD

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

45,171 mi
Last recorded45,171 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV705 MOD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 45,171 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 42,812 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 42,491 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 42,142 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 41,712 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 41,712 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 41,280 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 40,646 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 40,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 40,511 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 40,312 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 40,104 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 40,098 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 39,764 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 39,566 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 39,566 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 39,421 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 39,410 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 38,888 miles

n/s front tyre outer sidewall has damage (advise replacement)

n/s rear tyre wearing low

o/s rear inner brake pad wear

Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,759 miles

air bag warning light on

n/s front tyre outer side wall has damage

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Mar 2010 32,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 25 Mar 2009 29,204 miles

air bag warning light on

Fail 25 Mar 2009 29,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag warning light on

Pass 13 Feb 2008 26,701 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 26,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 23,468 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 20,632 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON EDGE (ON LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

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

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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V705 MOD is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V705 MOD, 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 V705 MOD registered?

V705 MOD is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V705 MOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V705 MOD shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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