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V536 EFX

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,302 mi
Last recorded65,302 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV536 EFX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 65,302 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 62,059 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 59,130 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 59,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 56,166 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 54,508 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 52,418 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers have a light misting at the top of their casings

Pass 22 Jun 2020 52,133 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2019 51,734 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 51,056 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 50,303 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 48,997 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 47,664 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 47,664 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,556 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 45,556 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 42,866 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 40,610 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 38,278 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 38,278 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 35,131 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,217 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,958 miles

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

front brake pads very slightly worn

front registration plate cracked

n/s/f side lamp damaged

n/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

play in steering inner track rods

bad cut n/s/r tyre inner side wall!

Pass 24 May 2007 27,467 miles

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

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

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

front registeration plate slightly demaged

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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V536 EFX is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc 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 V536 EFX, 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 V536 EFX registered?

V536 EFX is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V536 EFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V536 EFX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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