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V98 DPB

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,034 mi
Last recorded33,034 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV98 DPB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2025 33,034 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 32,563 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 32,018 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 31,010 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 29,634 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 29,099 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 28,903 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 28,108 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 27,633 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 26,463 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 25,058 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 24,374 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 23,440 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 22,999 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 22,270 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2010 20,774 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 19,877 miles

Slight rub mark on N/S/F inner wheel arch suggesting tyre rub.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 18,839 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 17,791 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 15,835 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 14,455 miles

front number plate starting to brake up

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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V98 DPB is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V98 DPB, 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 V98 DPB registered?

V98 DPB is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V98 DPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V98 DPB shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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