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V343 EBY

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,990 mi
Last recorded22,990 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV343 EBY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 22,990 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 21,284 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 21,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 20,250 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 20,249 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 18,804 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 18,774 miles

Nearside Front brake pads are sticking

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

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2016 18,760 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 18,371 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 18,370 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 17,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

all 4 tyres cracking on tread

gaitors splitting on trackrod ends

Pass 7 Oct 2013 17,439 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on tread

gaitors splitting on trackrod ends

Pass 3 Sep 2012 16,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front tyres cracking

front windscreen dirty

front wiper blades split

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded/pitted

Pass 14 Oct 2010 13,749 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 12,441 miles

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

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

front wipers slightly poor clearance

Pass 25 Sep 2008 10,889 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)

all tyres cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2007 9,540 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 8,672 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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V343 EBY is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V343 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.

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V343 EBY is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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