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778 LMP

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,685 mi
Last recorded54,685 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration778 LMP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 54,685 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 53,856 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 53,856 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 53,168 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 53,168 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 52,549 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 51,849 miles

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Front (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 51,088 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 49,817 miles

Front tyres 2009

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

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

Power steering reservoir area damp

Pass 25 Apr 2018 48,655 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 48,639 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 47,052 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 45,648 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 43,121 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 40,802 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 38,848 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 36,765 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 34,901 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 34,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2010 32,992 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 30,377 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 27,491 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 24,777 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 21,834 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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778 LMP is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc 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 778 LMP, 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 778 LMP registered?

778 LMP is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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