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VIB 644

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,464 mi
Last recorded122,464 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIB 644
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 122,464 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 122,405 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 122,195 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 122,115 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 121,948 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2023 121,919 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 121,801 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 120,986 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 120,982 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 119,234 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 119,027 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 117,628 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 117,622 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 117,599 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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VIB 644 is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VIB 644, 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

How do I check the history of VIB 644?

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What year was VIB 644 registered?

VIB 644 is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is VIB 644 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIB 644 shows 14 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.

Does VIB 644 have outstanding finance?

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