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V280 EUJ

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,109 mi
Last recorded90,109 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV280 EUJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 90,109 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 75,367 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 75,283 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 72,601 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 69,526 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear suspension arm pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of both sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blades worn. Recommend renewal

Pass 27 Apr 2022 69,278 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 69,278 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 68,141 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 65,721 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 63,606 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 63,535 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 61,499 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 61,490 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 59,150 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 56,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 54,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 52,591 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 51,171 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 48,710 miles

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

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

engine management light on

hi level brake light not working

rear bush on nearside front lower suspension arm slightly de bonded

rear bush on offside front lower suspension arm slightly de bonded

Pass 4 May 2010 45,604 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 40,699 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 36,443 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 33,233 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 29,857 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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V280 EUJ is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,800cc 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 V280 EUJ, 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.

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What year was V280 EUJ registered?

V280 EUJ is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 November 1999.

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