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V850 MEN

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,866 mi
Last recorded28,866 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV850 MEN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 28,866 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 28,654 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 28,335 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 28,153 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 27,983 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 27,730 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 27,097 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 26,963 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 26,403 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 25,423 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 21,798 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 21,393 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 19,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 16,632 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 14,991 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 12,754 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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V850 MEN is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V850 MEN, 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

How do I check the history of V850 MEN?

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What year was V850 MEN registered?

V850 MEN is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is V850 MEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V850 MEN shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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