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K18 NGA

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,409 mi
Last recorded120,409 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 NGA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 120,409 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 119,855 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 118,981 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 116,962 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 112,672 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 112,672 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 103,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 97,502 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 3 Sep 2010 87,904 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 79,606 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 79,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 67,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 67,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 64,161 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 62,512 miles

front brake pads getting low

front no plate poor

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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K18 NGA is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K18 NGA, 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 K18 NGA registered?

K18 NGA is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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