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N111 JPL

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,781 mi
Last recorded66,781 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 JPL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 66,781 miles

imbalance on parking brake

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Jun 2019 66,688 miles

imbalance on parking brake

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 18 May 2012 66,600 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 66,600 miles

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)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 65,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 65,356 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 63,876 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 62,652 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 60,627 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 54,822 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 49,963 miles

small amount of play in steering rack inner ends

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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N111 JPL is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N111 JPL, 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

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What year was N111 JPL registered?

N111 JPL is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is N111 JPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N111 JPL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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