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V709 DRT

1999 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,794 mi
Last recorded47,794 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV709 DRT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 47,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 47,665 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 46,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2014 46,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 46,269 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 107,654 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 44,262 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 43,388 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 43,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in rear tyre

air bag light on

Pass 18 Mar 2008 41,093 miles

dampness around gearbox

exhaust system corroded

movement in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s door handle surround slightly insecure

o/s track rod end corroded

slight lipping on front brake discs

spare wheel missing

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 15 Mar 2008 41,093 miles

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

dampness around gearbox

exhaust system corroded

movement in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s door handle surround slightly insecure

o/s track rod end corroded

slight lipping on front brake discs

spare wheel missing

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 9 Feb 2007 35,715 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 35,715 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag lamp lit

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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V709 DRT is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V709 DRT, 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 V709 DRT registered?

V709 DRT is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 October 1999.

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