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V994 VKE

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,090 mi
Last recorded97,090 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV994 VKE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 97,090 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 96,465 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 96,434 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 94,818 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 94,803 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 93,141 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 93,125 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished, inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished, inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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V994 VKE is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V994 VKE, 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.

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What year was V994 VKE registered?

V994 VKE is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V994 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V994 VKE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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