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V920 HAN

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

31,729 mi
Last recorded31,729 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV920 HAN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 31,729 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 31,728 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2025 28,419 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 28,355 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2020 28,319 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2019 28,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 27,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 27,710 miles

Nearside front shock casing detached

Slight tightness in offside front wheel when turned by hand

Some corrosion to underbody components

Pass 1 Nov 2016 27,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along radius arm (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside washer jet not working

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

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

Some corrosion to underbody components

Pass 2 Nov 2015 27,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 27,139 miles

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes in places

Pass 16 Oct 2013 26,891 miles

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

both front tyres have some perishing in places

Pass 25 Oct 2012 26,324 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 25,489 miles

nearside and offside front tyres are starting to perish slightly

Fail 12 Oct 2011 25,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside front tyres are starting to perish slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2010 24,680 miles

both front tyres starting to perish slightly and have slight stonecut damage in places

front number plate slightly damaged

surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Fail 18 Oct 2010 24,680 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres starting to perish slightly and have slight stonecut damage in places

front number plate slightly damaged

surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Pass 4 Nov 2009 24,106 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,221 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 22,270 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 22,270 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 20,975 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 20,975 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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V920 HAN is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V920 HAN, 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.

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What year was V920 HAN registered?

V920 HAN is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V920 HAN safe to buy?

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