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V992 HEC

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,190 mi
Last recorded54,190 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV992 HEC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 54,190 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 54,190 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 30 Apr 2025 54,043 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 53,578 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 52,984 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 52,334 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 51,709 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 51,417 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 50,454 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 50,454 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 49,310 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 49,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 47,466 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 46,161 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 45,474 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 44,595 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 44,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 44,093 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 43,201 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 41,822 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 40,411 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 39,206 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 37,680 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 35,775 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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V992 HEC is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V992 HEC, 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 V992 HEC registered?

V992 HEC is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V992 HEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V992 HEC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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