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D6 NBM

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,208 mi
Last recorded126,208 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 NBM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 126,208 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 122,975 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 121,597 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 120,914 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 120,848 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 119,614 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 118,538 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 117,385 miles

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

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2019 117,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 115,131 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 109,233 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 102,876 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 102,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 102,606 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 100,938 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2008 100,938 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 May 2007 90,487 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 May 2006 87,185 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 80,719 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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D6 NBM is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 D6 NBM, 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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D6 NBM is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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