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V8 VJH

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,174 mi
Last recorded61,174 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 VJH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 61,174 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 60,467 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 60,218 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 59,807 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 59,277 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 58,363 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 58,111 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 57,788 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 57,254 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 56,145 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 56,145 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 54,839 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 52,260 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 50,090 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2013 49,305 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 47,554 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 47,554 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 46,369 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 45,634 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 45,338 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 43,362 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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V8 VJH is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green 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 V8 VJH, 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 V8 VJH registered?

V8 VJH is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V8 VJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 VJH 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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