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V63 EPK

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,373 mi
Last recorded86,373 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV63 EPK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 86,373 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 85,840 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 85,183 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 85,153 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2023 84,721 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 83,928 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 82,542 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 80,132 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 76,851 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 76,817 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 75,252 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 35,685 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 33,124 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 33,124 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 32,925 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 32,140 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 30,513 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 28,122 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 28,122 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 25,322 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 25,321 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s o/s front and o/s rear tyres have perish †cracks on outside walls

Pass 16 Aug 2006 23,417 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 21,161 miles

advise all 4 tyres perishing and starting to split on outside edges and in tread area

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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V63 EPK is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc 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 V63 EPK, 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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V63 EPK is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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