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V820 FCU

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

116,929 mi
Last recorded116,929 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV820 FCU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 116,929 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 116,256 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 116,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 115,427 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 115,426 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 113,824 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 112,953 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 111,980 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2020 110,876 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 109,999 miles

sill covers fitted unable to check outer sill condition

Fail 9 Apr 2019 109,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

sill covers fitted unable to check outer sill condition

Pass 23 Mar 2018 108,924 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 107,847 miles

Nearside Outer sill to floor corroded

Offside Outer sill to floor corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2017 107,846 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer sill to floor corroded

Offside Outer sill to floor corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 106,184 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 103,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 99,769 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 99,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 94,636 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 87,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

brake warning light on (pads appear okay)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Apr 2011 81,056 miles

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

airbag light on

engine management light on

exhaust bracket at front snapped (but still secured by other means)

Fail 2 Apr 2011 81,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

airbag light on

engine management light on

exhaust bracket at front snapped (but still secured by other means)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 78,220 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 78,220 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 14 Apr 2009 77,905 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 76,918 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 67,687 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 58,181 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 58,172 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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V820 FCU is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc 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 V820 FCU, 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 V820 FCU registered?

V820 FCU is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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