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V832 LEC

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,133 mi
Last recorded50,133 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV832 LEC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 50,133 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 49,372 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 48,371 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 46,886 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 44,917 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 44,885 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 44,489 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 44,489 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 44,051 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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V832 LEC is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V832 LEC, 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 V832 LEC registered?

V832 LEC is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V832 LEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V832 LEC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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