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V766 FLB

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

97,855 mi
Last recorded97,855 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV766 FLB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 97,855 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 97,855 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 96,747 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 96,747 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 90,858 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 90,842 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 90,527 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 89,964 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 87,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 86,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 86,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 85,686 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 84,961 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 84,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 84,958 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyre inner edges slightly wearing

Pass 9 Apr 2013 71,584 miles

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

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

offside front sidelight lens broken

Fail 8 Apr 2013 71,584 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside front sidelight lens broken

Pass 4 Apr 2012 65,312 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 65,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 54,533 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 50,665 miles

slight damage to offside front sidelamp lens

Pass 21 May 2009 42,482 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 42,482 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2008 32,650 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 27,029 miles

SRS light on

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

Fail 30 May 2007 27,029 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SRS light on

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

Pass 27 May 2006

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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V766 FLB is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 V766 FLB, 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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V766 FLB is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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