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V959 GBK

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,057 mi
Last recorded133,057 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV959 GBK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 133,057 miles

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

Nearside indicator tell tail not working

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2026 133,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside indicator tell tail not working

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 132,948 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 132,948 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 132,473 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 129,015 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 129,005 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 126,749 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 126,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 117,343 miles

head lamp lenses deteriated

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

Fail 1 May 2013 106,928 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 106,928 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 96,320 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 95,721 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 94,524 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 93,389 miles

n/s front brake pads worn low

washer bottle top missing

Pass 22 Jan 2008 91,971 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 91,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 90,281 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 79,017 miles

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

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

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

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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V959 GBK is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V959 GBK, 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 V959 GBK registered?

V959 GBK is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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