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E17 NOM

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

51,339 mi
Last recorded51,339 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 NOM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 51,339 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 51,086 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 50,660 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 50,475 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 49,966 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 49,843 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 49,725 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 49,199 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 48,743 miles

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

rear o/s brake pad sensor insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2017 48,126 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 47,305 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 46,944 miles

power steering juddery at low speed

Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,949 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,894 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 43,845 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 41,555 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 40,639 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 39,606 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 May 2008 38,524 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 36,808 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 36,808 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2006 33,918 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 33,918 miles

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

tread area on o/s/f tyre in poor condition.

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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E17 NOM is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 E17 NOM, 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

How do I check the history of E17 NOM?

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What year was E17 NOM registered?

E17 NOM is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is E17 NOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E17 NOM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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