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V721 EJT

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,873 mi
Last recorded89,873 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV721 EJT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 89,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2025 88,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 86,069 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 86,069 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 84,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 81,939 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 80,937 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 78,289 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 78,289 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 75,016 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 72,968 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 72,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 72,418 miles

Central all four tyres have cracking/perishing

Nearside Front abs/brake sensor chaffed

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm rear bush has play/border line pass (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm rear bush has play (2.5.A.1c)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. long lever travel (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 69,993 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 69,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 69,678 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 69,142 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 69,142 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 68,874 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 68,874 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 68,137 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 67,214 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 66,154 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 63,956 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT STAY ON

Pass 9 Feb 2009 62,301 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 61,040 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 61,040 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 Feb 2007 56,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 56,593 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 52,886 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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V721 EJT is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V721 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V721 EJT registered?

V721 EJT is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 October 1999.

Is V721 EJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V721 EJT shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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