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S831 LVY

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,651 mi
Last recorded78,651 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS831 LVY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 78,651 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 78,398 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 78,008 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 69,581 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 64,209 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2007 52,199 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 50,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 48,321 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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S831 LVY is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S831 LVY, 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 S831 LVY registered?

S831 LVY is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S831 LVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S831 LVY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S831 LVY have outstanding finance?

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