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V919 GNK

1999 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,629 mi
Last recorded73,629 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV919 GNK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 73,629 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 70,084 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 68,226 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 68,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 64,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 60,763 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2021 60,763 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 57,187 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 57,187 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 52,912 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 46,661 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 46,084 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 45,472 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s h/brake poor

Pass 12 May 2016 44,514 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

steering track rod joint slightly play

Pass 18 Apr 2015 43,905 miles

stone chips in screen

Fail 17 Apr 2015 43,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

stone chips in screen

Pass 1 Apr 2014 42,899 miles

Rear exhaust section generally rusty.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 41,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,257 miles

nearside seat belt is slow when retracting

Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,057 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 38,056 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,007 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 31,774 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 28,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 28,293 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 25,312 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2006 21,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 21,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V919 GNK is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 V919 GNK, 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 V919 GNK registered?

V919 GNK is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 October 1999.

Is V919 GNK safe to buy?

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