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A7 NRS

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

44,749 mi
Last recorded44,749 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 NRS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 44,749 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 44,413 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 44,297 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 44,206 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 44,034 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 43,928 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 43,288 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 42,825 miles

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 12 Apr 2017 42,818 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,570 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 42,570 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating centre (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 42,108 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,851 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 39,381 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 38,233 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 37,319 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 36,224 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 36,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 35,225 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 32,884 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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A7 NRS is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red 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 A7 NRS, 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 A7 NRS registered?

A7 NRS is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is A7 NRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 NRS shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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