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V557 ELF

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

81,288 mi
Last recorded81,288 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 ELF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 81,288 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 80,535 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 79,709 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 79,248 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 78,159 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 78,159 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 76,802 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 76,802 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 75,807 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 75,377 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 74,854 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 74,854 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 73,903 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 73,203 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 72,724 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 71,441 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 71,441 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 70,580 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 70,580 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 69,026 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 66,590 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Aug 2009 65,648 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 63,372 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 61,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 50,168 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 37,737 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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V557 ELF is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V557 ELF, 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 V557 ELF registered?

V557 ELF is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V557 ELF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V557 ELF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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