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V382 NEO

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

129,686 mi
Last recorded129,686 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV382 NEO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 129,686 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 127,072 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 127,047 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 122,572 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 119,748 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 115,585 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 115,532 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 115,013 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 115,013 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 114,791 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 113,172 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 113,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 111,286 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 109,650 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 107,601 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 105,238 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 102,670 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 100,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs scored

Fail 6 Sep 2011 100,627 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs scored

Pass 3 Sep 2010 95,733 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 95,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2009 93,671 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 93,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 4 Sep 2008 91,367 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 91,317 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 81,651 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 72,440 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 72,355 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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V382 NEO is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V382 NEO, 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 V382 NEO registered?

V382 NEO is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V382 NEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V382 NEO shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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