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V959 RBP

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

62,397 mi
Last recorded62,397 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV959 RBP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 62,397 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 62,186 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 62,110 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 61,853 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 61,307 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 60,840 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 60,621 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 60,609 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 58,017 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 57,255 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 56,078 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 55,528 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 54,747 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 54,338 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 54,016 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 49,099 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 40,512 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 27,924 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 20,549 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 17,523 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 13,517 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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V959 RBP is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 V959 RBP, 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 RBP registered?

V959 RBP is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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