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V315 EBY

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,705 mi
Last recorded18,705 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV315 EBY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 18,705 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 17,948 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 17,870 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 17,804 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 May 2021 17,701 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 15,283 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 15,137 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 14,633 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 14,306 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 14,245 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 14,061 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 13,903 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 13,711 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 13,578 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 13,249 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 13,082 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 12,400 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 12,264 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 11,868 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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V315 EBY is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V315 EBY, 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 V315 EBY registered?

V315 EBY is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 October 1999.

Is V315 EBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V315 EBY shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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