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V726 LYA

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

91,551 mi
Last recorded91,551 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV726 LYA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 91,551 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 91,551 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 90,672 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 90,672 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 89,828 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 88,495 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 86,198 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 84,434 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 84,331 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 84,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2017 81,419 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 26 Jan 2016 73,768 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 65,791 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 65,791 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 58,157 miles

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

Nearsidefront tyre worn low on edges

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 58,157 miles

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

Nearsidefront tyre worn low on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2013 51,002 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 44,701 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 40,978 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 37,149 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 325,615 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 26,594 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 19,761 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 13,996 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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V726 LYA is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V726 LYA, 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

How do I check the history of V726 LYA?

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What year was V726 LYA registered?

V726 LYA is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 December 1999.

Is V726 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V726 LYA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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