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N21 MJW

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

49,361 mi
Last recorded49,361 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 MJW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 49,361 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 48,990 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 48,346 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 48,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2023 47,493 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 47,428 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 45,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 45,199 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 44,783 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 44,355 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 44,043 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 45,153 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 42,646 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 42,246 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 41,988 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 41,926 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,267 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 41,267 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 39,410 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 39,410 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 37,788 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 35,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 31,804 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)

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

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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N21 MJW is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N21 MJW, 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 N21 MJW registered?

N21 MJW is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is N21 MJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N21 MJW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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