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V579 EJT

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

88,935 mi
Last recorded88,935 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV579 EJT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 88,935 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front position lamp lens cracked

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal starting to split

Fail 22 May 2026 88,935 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front position lamp lens cracked

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 2 Jun 2025 87,734 miles

Nearside Front side light lens damaged

Fail 30 May 2025 87,732 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front side light lens damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

pipe to purge canistor broken

Pass 30 Jul 2024 87,227 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 87,203 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 86,717 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 86,312 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Plastic side trims fitted limiting inspection of door sills

Fail 26 Jul 2022 86,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Plastic side trims fitted limiting inspection of door sills

Pass 28 Jul 2021 85,094 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides lower inner sills starting to rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 84,266 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 83,676 miles

Outer both sides lower sills starting to rust

Pass 12 Jul 2018 82,715 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 82,715 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 81,054 miles

clutch faulty bearing

Pass 1 Aug 2016 79,634 miles

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

clutch release bearing noise?

Pass 3 Aug 2015 78,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 75,137 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 72,846 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 72,820 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 68,694 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 64,726 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 61,528 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 57,409 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 52,435 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 52,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 46,796 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 46,796 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 40,862 miles

N/S O/S Front tyres on 2 and 3mm of tread

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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V579 EJT is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V579 EJT, 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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What year was V579 EJT registered?

V579 EJT is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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