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V808 FGH

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

47,228 mi
Last recorded47,228 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV808 FGH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 47,228 miles

Fuel Cap Seal Perishing

Nearside Fuel tank strap corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 46,540 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate on cluster (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 45,830 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 45,810 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 43,115 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,206 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 38,903 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 38,903 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 37,576 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 34,530 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 32,128 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

damage to front bumper and rear bumper and n/s/f wheel arch

n/s/r handbrake cable braket broken been cable tied

Pass 2 Jun 2012 30,279 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish on outter side wall

Nearside sill damaged

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 28,451 miles

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

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

Full sill covers fitted

Nearside heandbrake secuing clip broken and cable secured with a cable tie

Fail 25 Jun 2010 25,755 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 25,755 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 23,740 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 23,740 miles

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 21,328 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 21,327 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 18,034 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 18,034 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 15,906 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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V808 FGH is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V808 FGH, 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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V808 FGH is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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