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V977 VAG

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

34,762 mi
Last recorded34,762 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV977 VAG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 34,762 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 33,622 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 33,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 32,745 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 31,848 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 31,041 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 30,068 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 29,374 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 27,941 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 26,667 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 25,547 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 25,503 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 25,203 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 24,797 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 24,242 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 23,859 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 22,459 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 16 Oct 2009 21,765 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 20,720 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 19,880 miles

REAR TYRES ON 3MM 225/50/R16 92V MICHELIN

Pass 23 Oct 2006 18,473 miles

front number/plate damaged

o/s/f sidelamp lens damaged

slight dampness around rear shock absorbers

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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V977 VAG is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc 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 V977 VAG, 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 V977 VAG registered?

V977 VAG is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V977 VAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V977 VAG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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