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V85 EGC

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,854 mi
Last recorded67,854 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 EGC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 67,854 miles

Offside Front Inner knuckle joint at steering rack has play developing

Rear exhaust has a temporary repair

Fail 6 Nov 2025

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner knuckle joint at steering rack has play developing

Rear exhaust has a temporary repair

Pass 6 Dec 2024 67,815 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 67,670 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 67,281 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 67,031 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 67,031 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 67,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system has been repaired/corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 66,088 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 66,084 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 65,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc discoloured

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 65,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear brake disc discoloured

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 64,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc discoloured

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 62,940 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 58,974 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 57,969 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 57,030 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 55,394 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 54,259 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 52,993 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 50,979 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 49,127 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 47,771 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 46,044 miles

all brake discs suffering from lack of use,resulting in some rust on edges.

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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V85 EGC is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V85 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.

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V85 EGC is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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