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V869 POB

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

40,572 mi
Last recorded40,572 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV869 POB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 40,572 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 8 Jul 2024 40,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 39,452 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 36,431 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 36,388 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 36,221 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 35,337 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 34,351 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 32,418 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 31,133 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 30,191 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 27,536 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 25,831 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 22,918 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 18,516 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 16,110 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 13,955 miles

n/s/f tyre as slight cracks, also rear tyres.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 12,872 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 11,846 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 11,409 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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V869 POB is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 V869 POB, 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 V869 POB registered?

V869 POB is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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