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A4 EBG

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,630 mi
Last recorded97,630 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 EBG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 97,630 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 95,876 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 94,098 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 94,098 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2023 93,752 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 93,671 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2022 93,393 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 93,051 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 93,051 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 92,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 92,716 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 92,135 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 91,645 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 90,944 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 90,937 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 87,520 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 81,475 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 70,022 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 61,182 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 55,038 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 49,795 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 44,726 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 44,726 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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A4 EBG is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A4 EBG, 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 A4 EBG registered?

A4 EBG is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is A4 EBG safe to buy?

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