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V79 HKW

1999 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,490 mi
Last recorded65,490 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV79 HKW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 65,490 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 65,208 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 64,317 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 63,852 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 62,124 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 59,671 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 58,375 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 56,695 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 54,903 miles

fuel tank slight corrosion on straps

Pass 10 Apr 2014 53,338 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 52,436 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 51,693 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 50,518 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 50,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Mar 2011 50,516 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,461 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 40,154 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 40,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 38,757 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 35,358 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 33,705 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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V79 HKW is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V79 HKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V79 HKW registered?

V79 HKW is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V79 HKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V79 HKW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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