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EHZ 3120

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,263 mi
Last recorded123,263 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHZ 3120
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 123,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 121,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 114,683 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 112,173 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 112,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 112,076 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 112,025 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 112,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 111,753 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 109,135 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 108,450 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 107,623 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 107,623 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 105,803 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 105,367 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 104,486 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 103,582 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 101,846 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 99,432 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 94,385 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 133,930 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 90,852 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 82,687 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 57,540 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 57,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 33,498 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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EHZ 3120 is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EHZ 3120, 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 EHZ 3120 registered?

EHZ 3120 is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is EHZ 3120 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHZ 3120 shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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