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V330 ECD

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

47,409 mi
Last recorded47,409 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV330 ECD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 47,409 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 46,993 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 46,782 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 46,372 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 45,679 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 45,102 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 44,431 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 43,993 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 42,983 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 42,559 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,132 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 41,501 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,047 miles

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

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

engine management malfunction lamp illuminated on dash indicating a system fault.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 40,578 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Feb 2012 39,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 39,049 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear rigid brake pipes

slight play in front lower arm bushes

Pass 11 Feb 2010 37,675 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 37,521 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 37,521 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 34,364 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,895 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,714 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 18,764 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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V330 ECD is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 V330 ECD, 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 V330 ECD registered?

V330 ECD is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 November 1999.

Is V330 ECD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V330 ECD shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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