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V850 OCS

1999 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

50,457 mi
Last recorded50,457 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV850 OCS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 50,457 miles

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner and outer hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 49,405 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 48,824 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 48,495 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 48,098 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 47,415 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 45,903 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 44,866 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 44,032 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 44,004 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 43,381 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 41,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 May 2013 35,954 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 28,420 miles

rear brake pipes/hoses coroded,front power steering pipe coroded,slight play nearside front lower swivel joint.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 28,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,682 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,666 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 22,744 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 19,902 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 19,902 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 16,041 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 OCS is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,793cc 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 V850 OCS, 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 V850 OCS registered?

V850 OCS is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V850 OCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V850 OCS 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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