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V761 EEP

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

95,227 mi
Last recorded95,227 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV761 EEP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2025 95,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 94,934 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 94,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 94,635 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 94,506 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 94,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 93,719 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 93,225 miles

Offside Front wheel close to rubbing on shock absorber

Fail 26 Apr 2018 93,225 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel close to rubbing on shock absorber

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 92,030 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 90,525 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrod

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2015 89,710 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 87,164 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 87,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 85,944 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 85,013 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 85,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 83,186 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 79,398 miles

nearside front lower ball joint not seated probably(has no play)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 78,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 57,673 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 47,502 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 45,790 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 42,701 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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V761 EEP is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V761 EEP, 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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V761 EEP is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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