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V813 FJM

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

41,308 mi
Last recorded41,308 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV813 FJM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 41,308 miles

Coil spring corroded both front have slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 41,269 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner rod end has play

under car is corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2024 41,198 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner steering joints

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

Pass 31 May 2023 40,917 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 40,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 40,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 40,681 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2255016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 40,554 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 40,554 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 40,399 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 40,216 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edges 225/50/16

Pass 23 Mar 2018 39,943 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 39,525 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 225/50/16

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edge 225/50/16

Pass 19 Mar 2016 39,007 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Mar 2016 39,007 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2015 38,554 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 38,550 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both number plate lamps dim but working

Pass 23 Jan 2014 38,275 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 37,752 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 37,479 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 34,657 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 31,693 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2010 31,693 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2009 29,073 miles

front nearside tyre outer side wall has a cut.

nearside front tyre wearing low.

Fail 19 Jan 2009 29,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

air bag warning light on.

front brake pads wearing low.

front nearside tyre outer side wall has a cut.

front number plate cracked.

handbrake travel long.

nearside front tyre wearing low.

Pass 23 Jan 2008 27,116 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES JUST PASSING,TREADS WORN DOWN TO 2MM,LIMIT 1.6mm,BALD AND THIN ON VERY INNER EDGES.THE O/S ALSO HAS A NAIL IN THE TREAD

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 12 Oct 2006 23,502 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WORN VERY LOW AND THE O/S HAS A NAIL IN THE TREAD.N/S/F TYRE DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL

Fail 5 Oct 2005 20,861 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 20,861 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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V813 FJM is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V813 FJM, 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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V813 FJM is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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