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V885 VKE

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,945 mi
Last recorded144,945 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV885 VKE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 144,945 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 142,708 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2025 142,707 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2023 135,484 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 134,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 132,340 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 127,161 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 127,161 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refilled (3.5 (a))

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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V885 VKE is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V885 VKE, 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 V885 VKE registered?

V885 VKE is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V885 VKE safe to buy?

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