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V838 UUA

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

58,488 mi
Last recorded58,488 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV838 UUA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 58,488 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 57,452 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 55,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 52,507 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 51,259 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 48,422 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 48,343 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 46,868 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 44,886 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner plus outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner plus outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 42,210 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 38,909 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 37,465 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 36,644 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,131 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 32,065 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

offside rear brake pipe across rear wishbone to flex hose slightly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 29,502 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 25,084 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 21,429 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 20,698 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 19,071 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 18,606 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 17,896 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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V838 UUA is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 V838 UUA, 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 V838 UUA registered?

V838 UUA is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 November 1999.

Is V838 UUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V838 UUA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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