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V744 GDP

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

83,565 mi
Last recorded83,565 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV744 GDP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 83,565 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 81,839 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2025 81,839 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2024 81,207 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 80,872 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 80,872 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 78,723 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 75,256 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 74,494 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 73,686 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 72,652 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 72,121 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 71,876 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 71,344 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 71,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 69,999 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 68,548 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 66,975 miles

advise slight play in steering rack inner joint o/s

advise tyres showing signs of deterioration

Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,764 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 64,196 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 64,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 63,212 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 62,275 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 60,840 miles

advise rear brake inspection (noise on nearside rear brake when road tested)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 60,840 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 55,804 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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V744 GDP is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc 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 V744 GDP, 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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V744 GDP is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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