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WVG 3

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

60,123 mi
Last recorded60,123 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVG 3
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 60,123 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 59,612 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 59,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 59,489 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2022 59,291 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 59,150 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 59,068 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 58,745 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 58,504 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 5,878 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,456 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 58,418 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 58,259 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 57,913 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 57,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 57,733 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 57,393 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 56,651 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 56,173 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 55,704 miles

n/s handbrake low effort †o/s rear brake disc pitted

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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WVG 3 is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WVG 3, 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 WVG 3 registered?

WVG 3 is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 July 1999.

Is WVG 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVG 3 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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