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V859 DRT

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,403 mi
Last recorded60,403 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV859 DRT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 60,403 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 59,508 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 59,051 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 58,626 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 58,622 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 58,211 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 57,803 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 57,129 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 56,115 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 54,469 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 53,393 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 51,682 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 51,682 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 51,275 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 51,275 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 50,459 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 48,857 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 48,857 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 47,917 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 47,072 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 44,853 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,774 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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V859 DRT is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V859 DRT, 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 V859 DRT registered?

V859 DRT is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 October 1999.

Is V859 DRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V859 DRT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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