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V9 DCM

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,261 mi
Last recorded49,261 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 DCM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 49,261 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 48,575 miles

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

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

rear suspension beam bushes worn

Pass 3 Oct 2023 48,250 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 47,427 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 46,134 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 44,630 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 44,531 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 44,420 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 43,998 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 43,193 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 42,022 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 40,874 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 40,850 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 40,220 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 39,253 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 38,629 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 36,785 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 36,785 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 36,075 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,788 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 34,241 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,170 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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V9 DCM is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V9 DCM, 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 V9 DCM registered?

V9 DCM is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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