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V782 FLA

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,718 mi
Last recorded42,718 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV782 FLA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 42,718 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 42,035 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 41,996 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 39,739 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 39,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 39,585 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 39,493 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 39,152 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 39,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2015 39,057 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 38,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 38,470 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 38,100 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 37,782 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 35,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 35,992 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,153 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 33,609 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 32,104 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,965 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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V782 FLA is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V782 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 V782 FLA registered?

V782 FLA is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V782 FLA safe to buy?

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