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V718 HEO

1999 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

73,535 mi
Last recorded73,535 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV718 HEO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 73,535 miles

Front and rear suspension and brake components corroded

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 73,527 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear suspension and brake components corroded

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 73,239 miles

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

front shock absorber casings corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

track rod ends corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2024 72,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 72,712 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 72,415 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 71,769 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 71,074 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 70,077 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 68,806 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 68,801 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 66,390 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 66,390 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 64,175 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 62,226 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 60,406 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 58,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 51,512 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,545 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 48,545 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,653 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 45,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 40,082 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 35,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 29,896 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 23,147 miles

Both rear tyres nearing legal limit on tread depth

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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V718 HEO is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V718 HEO, 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 V718 HEO registered?

V718 HEO is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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