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V805 FBA

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

69,464 mi
Last recorded69,464 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV805 FBA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 69,464 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 65,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2025 65,564 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 62,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2024 62,102 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 59,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 57,912 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 57,122 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slight play on inner track rod

Pass 20 Apr 2020 54,912 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 52,925 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc slightly corroded

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

Rear o/s and n/s slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 49,359 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 49,348 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 48,284 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 47,295 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 47,295 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 46,475 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 44,040 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 42,649 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 42,082 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 40,499 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 35,903 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 35,903 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,607 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,602 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 28,009 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 26,429 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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V805 FBA is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V805 FBA, 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 V805 FBA registered?

V805 FBA is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V805 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V805 FBA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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