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V766 EJT

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,025 mi
Last recorded63,025 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV766 EJT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 63,025 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 63,022 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 62,912 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 62,912 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 62,711 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 61,873 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 61,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 61,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 61,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 60,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 59,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

air intake pipe split

Pass 2 Oct 2018 56,904 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2017 54,698 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 54,698 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 83,250 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 51,794 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 48,532 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush 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 25 Sep 2014 45,308 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 41,771 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 41,769 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML ON

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 37,542 miles

air bag light on

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2012 37,523 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

air bag light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2011 33,159 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 33,159 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 29,204 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 25,697 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,231 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner and outer edges ok at time of test will require replacement approx 2000 miles.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 20,917 miles

airbag light is on

front tyres are wearing on outer edges. ok at time of test.

front wiper blades are not clearing very well.noisey in operation advise replacement.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,459 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 14,133 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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V766 EJT is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V766 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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V766 EJT is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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