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A13 NAB

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,665 mi
Last recorded102,665 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 NAB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 102,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 102,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 101,584 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 100,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad wear wire insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 99,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 99,507 miles

Emissions not tested Due to vehicle over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 98,426 miles

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

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 98,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 98,127 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 May 2020 98,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2018 94,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear wear indicator wire insecure and damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2018 94,104 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear wear indicator wire insecure and damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Oct 2017 87,418 miles

n/s/r tyre perished and cracked

o/s/r tyre perished and cracked

front plate damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2017 87,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front plate damaged

n/s/r tyre perished and cracked

o/s/r tyre perished and cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2016 82,888 miles

both headlamp manual adjusters not working

engine covers fitted restricting testers view

Pass 8 Aug 2015 80,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 78,777 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside headlamp beam pattern vague

Pass 27 Jun 2013 77,890 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 77,859 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 75,050 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 75,050 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 9 Jun 2011 69,156 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 69,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 63,663 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 57,046 miles

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

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

slight corrosion and wear to all brake discs

Pass 31 Jul 2007 51,105 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 51,105 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 44,659 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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A13 NAB is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 A13 NAB, 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.

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What year was A13 NAB registered?

A13 NAB is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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