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400 NCX

2004 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests54 (40 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

45,629 mi
Last recorded45,629 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z362,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration400 NCX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

40 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 45,629 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 89,876 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 45,409 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 87,154 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 44,800 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 80,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 80,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 44,054 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 44,024 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 73,416 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 73,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2021 43,612 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 65,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 65,040 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 64,178 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 64,178 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 63,593 miles

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

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

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

Outstanding vehicle manufacturer recall active.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 63,593 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Outstanding vehicle manufacturer recall active.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 62,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 42,969 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 60,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 60,681 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 41,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2017 58,570 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 58,569 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 37,883 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 55,456 miles

Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 14 Jul 2016 55,445 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 35,987 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 53,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 53,838 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 51,015 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 51,009 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 31,407 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 31,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 46,188 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 29,192 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 28,188 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 28,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 40,873 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 24,989 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)

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2011 33,345 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)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 33,345 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 11 Sep 2010 29,410 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 20,413 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,710 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 24,710 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 16,187 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 20,477 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2008 13,592 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 15,149 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2007 11,273 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 8,553 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 7,535 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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400 NCX is a 2004 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 54 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2004 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 62,394 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 400 NCX, 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 22 years old, this BMW Z3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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400 NCX is a 2004 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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