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V999 BUK

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

57,099 mi
Last recorded57,099 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV999 BUK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 57,099 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 57,058 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 56,775 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 56,701 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 56,114 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 55,851 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 55,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 54,826 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 54,064 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 52,850 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 51,604 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 50,659 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 6 Oct 2008 48,722 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 39,343 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 35,870 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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V999 BUK is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 V999 BUK, 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 V999 BUK registered?

V999 BUK is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 December 1999.

Is V999 BUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V999 BUK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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