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V781 LFV

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,023 mi
Last recorded40,023 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV781 LFV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 40,023 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 40,018 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 39,483 miles

both rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 21 Jul 2016 39,483 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2015 38,644 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 37,926 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 37,033 miles

n/s/r tyre has small cracks in sidewall not deep enough to expose ply/cords.

o/s/r tyre has small cracks in sidewall not deep enough to expose ply/cords.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 36,395 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 34,582 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 33,562 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,680 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,423 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 20 Oct 2005 23,694 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATEBECOMING FADED BETWEEN 8&1

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)

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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V781 LFV is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V781 LFV, 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 V781 LFV registered?

V781 LFV is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 October 1999.

Is V781 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V781 LFV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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