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V478 LEB

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,250 mi
Last recorded90,250 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV478 LEB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 90,250 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

vehicle underbody and components undersealed

Fail 12 Sep 2025 90,231 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and front subframe n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking on both , wear on n/s inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle underbody and components undersealed

Pass 23 Mar 2022 90,007 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS & OS OUTER / INNER SILL AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR & OSR MAIN SUS ARM MOUNT AREAS VVHSC-23 yr old etc etc ,, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 89,893 miles

225/50/16 X 4,,MULTIPLE VVHSC TO MULTIPLE AREAS-21YR ETC ETC

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH VVHSC-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SA'S VVHSC-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 89,893 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

225/50/16 X 4,,MULTIPLE VVHSC TO MULTIPLE AREAS-21YR ETC ETC

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH VVHSC-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SA'S VVHSC-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 85,017 miles

NSF B/BALL S/WEAR,,2 X FRONT DROP LINKS WORN,,225/50/16 X 4,,SERV,,2 X O/SILLS ETC,,NS & OS FLOOR TO SILLS VHSC,,2 X FRONT SUS ARMS VVHSC,,NSR & OSR SUS ARMS VVHSC,,

Fail 28 May 2019 85,017 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

NSF B/BALL S/WEAR,,2 X FRONT DROP LINKS WORN,,225/50/16 X 4,,SERV,,2 X O/SILLS ETC,,NS & OS FLOOR TO SILLS VHSC,,2 X FRONT SUS ARMS VVHSC,,NSR & OSR SUS ARMS VVHSC,,

Pass 1 May 2018 84,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2018 84,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 81,991 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 81,555 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 78,771 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,476 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,334 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 73,010 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 70,220 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 68,746 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 68,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 68,484 miles

both front inner arch brake pipes and both rear slightly corroded

nearside front shock absorber leaking slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2008 68,086 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 68,084 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 64,732 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 64,715 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs show heavy lip and discolouration

front tyres wearing to edge and showing indicators

rear brake discs lipped and discoloured

Pass 14 Nov 2005 61,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front 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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V478 LEB is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V478 LEB, 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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V478 LEB is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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