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V975 HBK

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

33,752 mi
Last recorded33,752 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV975 HBK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 33,752 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 33,436 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 33,367 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 33,360 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 33,350 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 33,324 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 33,299 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 33,140 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 32,992 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 32,981 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 28,597 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 27,470 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 27,464 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 26,400 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 24,183 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 24,162 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 20,847 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 20,847 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 16,884 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2005 15,250 miles

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

Power steering has slight judder

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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V975 HBK is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V975 HBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V975 HBK registered?

V975 HBK is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V975 HBK safe to buy?

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