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V75 KVP

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,148 mi
Last recorded44,148 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV75 KVP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 44,148 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 43,839 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 43,677 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 43,095 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 42,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 41,029 miles

Front Both front shocker bump stops deteriorated

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both front have LED bulbs fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Slight imbalance on parking brake

Pass 16 Oct 2019 40,689 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 40,685 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 39,146 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 32,992 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 32,959 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 26,423 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 26,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 18,333 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 10,649 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 10,259 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 2,296 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 2,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 2,140 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 1,255 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 512 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 65,470 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 65,470 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 62,404 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2007 62,200 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2006 61,963 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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V75 KVP is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V75 KVP, 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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V75 KVP is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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