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V71 DPH

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

33,084 mi
Last recorded33,084 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 DPH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 33,084 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 32,934 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 32,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 32,419 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 31,690 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 30,908 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 30,270 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 30,018 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 29,809 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 29,719 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 29,241 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 28,287 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 27,820 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 26,715 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 25,196 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 24,425 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 23,803 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,800 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,848 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 19,010 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 17,709 miles

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

water marks front number plate

Pass 8 Aug 2006 16,250 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 14,592 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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V71 DPH is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 V71 DPH, 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 V71 DPH registered?

V71 DPH is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V71 DPH safe to buy?

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