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V941 FGJ

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,319 mi
Last recorded71,319 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV941 FGJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 71,319 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 71,110 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 70,909 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 70,890 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 70,739 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 70,518 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 70,142 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 70,001 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 69,468 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 - cracking in treads! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 69,461 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main + cannot fully see! (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 - cracking in treads! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 69,103 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 68,632 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 67,348 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 65,451 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 63,368 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 60,471 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 57,867 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 53,910 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 51,387 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 49,406 miles

nearside front side light damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2009 49,406 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front side light damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2008 46,564 miles

minor oil leak around gear box

offside front bumper and side light unit damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2007 43,597 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 43,560 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 41,461 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 41,456 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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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V941 FGJ is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V941 FGJ, 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 V941 FGJ registered?

V941 FGJ is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V941 FGJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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