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V320 LCC

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,067 mi
Last recorded78,067 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV320 LCC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 78,067 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2022 78,067 miles

Brake performance not tested Coolant Leak Overheating (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Coolant leak Overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 74,149 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 69,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Engine has minor oil leak

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 66,206 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 66,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 62,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread perishing and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread perishing and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded off front rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 May 2017 62,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread perishing and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread perishing and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded off front rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 56,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear sills rusty

Pass 9 May 2015 45,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2015 45,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 36,039 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 36,039 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 34,505 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 32,474 miles

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

traction control light on

Pass 15 Sep 2011 30,152 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 28,160 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,077 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,913 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 21,373 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 19,389 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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V320 LCC is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc 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 V320 LCC, 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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What year was V320 LCC registered?

V320 LCC is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V320 LCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V320 LCC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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