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EK 7046

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

257,456 mi
Last recorded257,456 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK 7046
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 257,456 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 257,407 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 257,314 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 257,075 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both dipped beam lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 256,806 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 256,594 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 256,084 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 255,433 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 254,050 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 252,425 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 251,260 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 249,999 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 249,991 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 247,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 247,049 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 244,801 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 241,321 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 238,701 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 235,742 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 229,279 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 217,322 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 201,453 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 187,814 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 187,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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EK 7046 is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EK 7046, 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 EK 7046 registered?

EK 7046 is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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