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V8 XLS

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,544 mi
Last recorded94,544 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 XLS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 94,544 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 92,044 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 89,899 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 89,528 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 89,219 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 89,219 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 88,634 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 85,550 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 84,892 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 84,876 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2015 80,503 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 76,147 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 74,819 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 74,817 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 73,144 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 72,660 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

fuel smell under car

Pass 15 Jun 2011 70,536 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 70,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 70,197 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 66,878 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 64,189 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 64,189 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 57,610 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 50,898 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 XLS is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V8 XLS, 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

How do I check the history of V8 XLS?

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What year was V8 XLS registered?

V8 XLS is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V8 XLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 XLS shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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