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V771 GMO

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

63,157 mi
Last recorded63,157 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV771 GMO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 63,157 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

aux belt worn/cracking

Fail 30 Jul 2025 63,148 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 58,654 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 58,537 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 58,069 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2021 56,234 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 56,234 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Pass 23 May 2017 56,147 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 56,147 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 55,528 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 52,610 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 22 May 2015 52,555 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2014 49,396 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 45,476 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 42,192 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 38,011 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 32,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,980 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 20,857 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on in side edge

both rear tyres wearing on in side edge

Pass 28 Mar 2007 15,989 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 10,495 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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V771 GMO is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V771 GMO, 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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V771 GMO is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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