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V996 HOO

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

56,958 mi
Last recorded56,958 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV996 HOO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 56,958 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2024 56,762 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 56,509 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 56,340 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 56,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play STEERING RACK INNER TIE ROD BALL JOINT WORN (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering INNER & OUTER SILL PANEL (REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING POINT) (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering INNER & OUTER SILL PANEL (REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING POINT) (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2021 56,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded through skin

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded through skin

Offside Front outer sill corroded through skin

Offside Rear outer sill corroded through skin

Pass 5 Nov 2020 55,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill skin corroded

Offside Front outer sill skin corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 54,631 miles

All cover sills corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes imbalanced, OS too low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc clearly pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 54,631 miles

All cover sills corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes imbalanced, OS too low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc clearly pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 53,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside front brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body panel slightly loose sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 53,437 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside front brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body panel slightly loose sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 52,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 51,473 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 50,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake disk pitted/scored- causing slight brake imbalance

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)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 50,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake disk pitted/scored- causing slight brake imbalance

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 3 Nov 2014 49,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 48,379 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 47,265 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 45,994 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 44,477 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 42,465 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 24 Nov 2008 39,028 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 35,800 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 29,360 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 26,448 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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V996 HOO is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V996 HOO, 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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V996 HOO is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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