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V780 FLA

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

39,306 mi
Last recorded39,306 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV780 FLA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 39,306 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 39,243 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 39,156 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 39,012 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 38,913 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 38,838 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 38,704 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 38,574 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 38,463 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 38,388 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 38,253 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 38,041 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 37,740 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 37,192 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,216 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 35,076 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,174 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 32,568 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 32,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,871 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 29,926 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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V780 FLA is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 V780 FLA, 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 V780 FLA registered?

V780 FLA is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V780 FLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V780 FLA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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