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V619 ELF

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,717 mi
Last recorded63,717 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV619 ELF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 63,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 62,821 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 60,845 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 60,072 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 58,366 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 58,366 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2020 57,413 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 55,973 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 54,666 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 54,666 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 52,502 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,831 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 46,807 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 46,803 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 46,793 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 45,557 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 43,447 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 43,447 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 41,832 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 40,735 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 39,811 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 37,428 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 37,119 miles

nearside rear parking brake cable outer casing has signs of deteriation, and may need replacing soon/ at next service.

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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V619 ELF is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V619 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.

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What year was V619 ELF registered?

V619 ELF is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 October 1999.

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