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V965 FDY

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,229 mi
Last recorded106,229 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV965 FDY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 106,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2024 102,851 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 100,411 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 97,884 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 94,572 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 91,546 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear stepped tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear stepped tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 89,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 87,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 84,271 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread distorted

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 81,673 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 77,922 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 74,447 miles

eml on during test

Fail 9 Oct 2014 74,442 miles

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

eml on during test

Pass 10 Oct 2013 71,146 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 71,142 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine lamp on at time of test

only just passed emissions indicating adjustment may be required

Pass 27 Sep 2012 68,194 miles

wippers judder advise replacement ASAP

Pass 21 Sep 2011 65,169 miles

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

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 29 Sep 2010 62,057 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 62,053 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 58,028 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 54,309 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 49,790 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 45,618 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 41,325 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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V965 FDY is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V965 FDY, 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 V965 FDY registered?

V965 FDY is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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