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V796 EGC

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,788 mi
Last recorded102,788 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV796 EGC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 102,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Manufactured 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Manufactured 2004 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Manufactured 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Manufactured 2004 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 101,371 miles

both front tyres perishing

Pass 13 Oct 2023 100,972 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2022 100,676 miles

all four tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2021 100,357 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyre cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2020 99,913 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 99,828 miles

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

all four tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2018 99,672 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 99,670 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 99,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 99,570 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 98,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front pads wearing low

Fail 14 Jul 2014 98,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front pads wearing low

Pass 20 Feb 2012 97,707 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 97,116 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 96,115 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 95,723 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 94,925 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 94,896 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2006 93,397 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 93,361 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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V796 EGC is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V796 EGC, 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 V796 EGC registered?

V796 EGC is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V796 EGC safe to buy?

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