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V706 LDE

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

77,083 mi
Last recorded77,083 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV706 LDE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 77,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 77,080 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 72,069 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion present on braking and suspension components synonymous with vehicle being parked up and limited use.

Fail 28 Apr 2025 72,069 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion present on braking and suspension components synonymous with vehicle being parked up and limited use.

Pass 20 May 2023 72,000 miles

Both fuel tank support straps are corroded.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 71,813 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s front/rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all front/rear suspension corroded

plastic covers fitted on sills

Fail 2 Sep 2020 71,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s front/rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all front/rear suspension corroded

plastic covers over sills

Pass 24 Aug 2018 71,432 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 69,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 mm 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

Nearside wiper blade split on ends

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded out to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes in front of radiator (2.3.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate air bag (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 69,899 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 mm 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

Nearside wiper blade split on ends

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded out to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes in front of radiator (2.3.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate air bag (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 69,508 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes in front of radiator (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing out of shape on inner edge 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate air bag (5.4.2)

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2016 69,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes in front of radiator (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing out of shape on inner edge 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate air bag (5.4.2)

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2015 62,338 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2015 62,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2014 58,043 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 58,040 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres outer sidewall slightly perished

corrosion on steering components

Pass 31 May 2013 57,042 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 56,236 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 56,236 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 52,830 miles

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 5 Feb 2010 46,530 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 46,530 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 41,096 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 35,937 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 34,818 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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V706 LDE is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 V706 LDE, 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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V706 LDE is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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