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V86 DPC

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,993 mi
Last recorded52,993 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV86 DPC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 52,993 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 48,332 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 46,638 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 46,634 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 46,149 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 45,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 45,213 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 44,576 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 43,461 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 41,402 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 40,264 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 38,649 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 36,765 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 35,491 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 35,491 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 33,706 miles

air bag warning light on

Fail 20 Aug 2012 33,706 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

air bag warning light on

Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,494 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 32,494 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,053 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 29,850 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges below 1.6mm

Pass 7 Sep 2009 29,850 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges below 1.6mm

Pass 11 Sep 2008 28,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,773 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 26,068 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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V86 DPC is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V86 DPC, 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 V86 DPC registered?

V86 DPC is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V86 DPC safe to buy?

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