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V986 HAE

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

22,888 mi
Last recorded22,888 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV986 HAE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 22,888 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 22,747 miles

all tyres are old

Pass 8 Aug 2023 22,716 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 22,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 22,304 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 22,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 22,150 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 22,148 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 22,134 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 22,005 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 21,334 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 20,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 20,887 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 20,525 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 20,327 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 20,071 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 19,469 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 19,125 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 18,987 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 18,732 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,904 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 17,387 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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V986 HAE is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 V986 HAE, 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 V986 HAE registered?

V986 HAE is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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