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V818 DSO

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,418 mi
Last recorded46,418 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV818 DSO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 14 May 2026 46,418 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 46,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 45,947 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 45,789 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Jul 2022 45,520 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 44,472 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 43,560 miles

both front brake pipes in wheel arches covered in grease

Pass 8 Aug 2019 42,349 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 40,157 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 40,276 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 39,374 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 38,820 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 37,711 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 36,668 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 36,421 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,522 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 35,293 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,174 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 32,161 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 30,141 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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V818 DSO is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V818 DSO, 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 V818 DSO registered?

V818 DSO is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V818 DSO safe to buy?

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