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V780 PKE

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,065 mi
Last recorded66,065 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV780 PKE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 66,065 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 65,314 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 64,920 miles

All 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2023 64,040 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 63,621 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 62,517 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 61,121 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 59,612 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 58,681 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 56,348 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 54,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear parking brake reading low

Pass 31 Mar 2014 53,513 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 50,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear disc rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2012 47,367 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 43,970 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 43,955 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear tyre low in tread.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 36,802 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 35,873 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 May 2008 33,048 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2008 33,048 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 27,456 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 27,382 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 27,368 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

both front brake hose furrels corroded

both front springs corroded

offside and nearside tyres low and worn inner edge

power steering leak

Pass 7 Mar 2006 26,182 miles

n/s/f tyre low tread

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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V780 PKE is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V780 PKE, 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 V780 PKE registered?

V780 PKE is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V780 PKE safe to buy?

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