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V779 FOT

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

44,234 mi
Last recorded44,234 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV779 FOT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 44,234 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 44,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 43,572 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 42,250 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 42,250 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 40,627 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 39,005 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 37,176 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 37,124 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 36,826 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 36,620 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 35,993 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 35,662 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 35,633 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 34,478 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 33,183 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 32,962 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 31,312 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,930 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 27,493 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 25,986 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 23,039 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 20,140 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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V779 FOT is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V779 FOT, 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 V779 FOT registered?

V779 FOT is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V779 FOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V779 FOT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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