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V903 LGK

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

48,326 mi
Last recorded48,326 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV903 LGK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 48,326 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 47,164 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 46,908 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 46,908 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 46,804 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 46,550 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 46,504 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 46,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2020 46,477 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 46,454 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 46,426 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 46,426 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 46,045 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 44,879 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 44,205 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre and tread depth on 3.5mm (limit is 1.6mm)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 43,602 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 41,322 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 41,095 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 39,480 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 38,785 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 38,772 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 37,479 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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V903 LGK is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 V903 LGK, 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 V903 LGK registered?

V903 LGK is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V903 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V903 LGK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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