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V898 HVS

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

105,057 mi
Last recorded105,057 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV898 HVS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 105,057 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 104,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 104,122 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 103,167 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 102,670 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 100,843 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 99,971 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 98,650 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 97,742 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 96,412 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 94,461 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 92,450 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2013 90,851 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 89,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 May 2012 89,551 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2011 86,094 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 83,913 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 81,405 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 77,822 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 74,206 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 74,197 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

centre exhaust section in poor condition

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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V898 HVS is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V898 HVS, 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 V898 HVS registered?

V898 HVS is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V898 HVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V898 HVS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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