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V852 KGX

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

109,231 mi
Last recorded109,231 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV852 KGX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 109,231 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2026 109,225 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both outer sill covers corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2025 106,123 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 5 Apr 2024 103,105 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slightly on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged at pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 102,541 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 102,020 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 100,405 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At nearside & offside rear from flex hose to rear calipers. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside front for lamp inoperative.

Fail 5 Nov 2020 100,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At nearside & offside rear from flex hose to rear calipers. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside front for lamp inoperative.

Steering angle sensor light illuminated.

Pass 5 Jul 2019 99,633 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 99,106 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 98,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 98,093 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 97,427 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 97,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 95,475 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 93,475 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 91,330 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 88,652 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 85,124 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 82,541 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 80,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 68,056 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 68,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 46,459 miles

rear brake pad wear on limit

Pass 4 Jul 2006 33,146 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 33,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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V852 KGX is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V852 KGX, 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 V852 KGX registered?

V852 KGX is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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