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V825 GFV

1999 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

44,519 mi
Last recorded44,519 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV825 GFV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 44,519 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2026 44,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2025 42,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 40,910 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 39,300 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 34,884 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 29,939 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 29,802 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 29,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 29,476 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 29,262 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 28,699 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 28,112 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 27,849 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 27,353 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 26,414 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 25,609 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,439 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 23,516 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 22,277 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 20,283 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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V825 GFV is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 V825 GFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V825 GFV registered?

V825 GFV is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is V825 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V825 GFV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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