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V866 EWP

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

56,728 mi
Last recorded56,728 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV866 EWP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,797cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 56,728 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 56,620 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 56,195 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 56,131 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 55,746 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 55,270 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 55,142 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 54,932 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 54,932 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 54,756 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 54,665 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 52,743 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,893 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 49,967 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 49,266 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 48,351 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 46,991 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 45,792 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 45,014 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 42,757 miles

Underbody chassis has been scrapped on offside

Pass 24 Jan 2006 40,542 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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V866 EWP is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 V866 EWP, 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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V866 EWP is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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