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V824 VKE

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,851 mi
Last recorded33,851 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV824 VKE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 33,851 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 32,365 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 30,688 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre obviously under inflated ((ALL)) (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 27,477 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 22,532 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 19,920 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 19,910 miles

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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2019 18,928 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 18,871 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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V824 VKE is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V824 VKE, 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 V824 VKE registered?

V824 VKE is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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