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V938 MOD

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,541 mi
Last recorded120,541 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV938 MOD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 120,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 120,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 114,833 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated On all four corners (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewalls on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 114,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated On all four corners (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewalls on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 109,193 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 100,331 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 100,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 92,463 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 92,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 92,208 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 92,207 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 91,995 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 91,696 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2017 89,943 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smeary

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

light surface scratches on the windscreen (drivers side)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 88,024 miles

nearside front lower arm inner ball joint dust cover perishing

scratches on the windscreen

Fail 29 Jan 2016 88,024 miles

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

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

nearside front lower arm inner ball joint dust cover perishing

scratches on the windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2015 85,846 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2014 83,504 miles

nearside front lower balljoint worn

offside front anti-roll bar link bush worn

only 2 out of 4 washers working

Fail 11 Feb 2014 83,504 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front lower balljoint worn

offside front anti-roll bar link bush worn

only 2 out of 4 washers working

Pass 14 Feb 2013 81,327 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

light scratching to drivers side screen.

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall badly cracking.

offside front wiper blade split.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 79,457 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

light scratchibg to front screen.

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush in slightly poor condition.

Fail 10 Feb 2012 79,457 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

light scratchibg to front screen.

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush in slightly poor condition.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 76,611 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

light scratching to drivers side screen.

Fail 14 Feb 2011 76,611 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

light scratching to drivers side screen.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 72,942 miles

Nearside front lower ball joint has slight free play.

Slight free play in steering rack.

Windscreen scratched.

Fail 3 Feb 2010 72,942 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front lower ball joint has slight free play.

Slight free play in steering rack.

Windscreen scratched.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 69,888 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating.

Chips in windscreen.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Slight free play in both front lower ball joints.

Windscreen slightly scratched.

Fail 11 Feb 2009 69,888 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating.

Both rear tyres low on tread and worn smooth on inner edges.

Chips in windscreen.

Front brake disc,s rusty on edges.

Front brake pads wearing down.

Offside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall and tread, and worn on edges.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Slight free play in both front lower ball joints.

Windscreen slightly scratched.

Wiper blades slightly smeary.

Pass 24 Jan 2008 66,924 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 66,851 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 62,682 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 55,546 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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V938 MOD is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V938 MOD, 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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V938 MOD is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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