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V906 GAT

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,966 mi
Last recorded20,966 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV906 GAT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 20,966 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 20,922 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 20,792 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 20,151 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 19,847 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 19,740 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 19,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 19,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 19,155 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 18,702 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 18,702 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested air leak (7.3.A.1)

Fuel pipe leaking near tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine management lamp indicates a fault

Pass 17 Aug 2013 18,311 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 17,642 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 17,145 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 16,360 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 14,676 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 13,688 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 11,568 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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V906 GAT is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V906 GAT, 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 V906 GAT?

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What year was V906 GAT registered?

V906 GAT is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V906 GAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V906 GAT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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