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N400 CRL

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Other 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,311 mi
Last recorded81,311 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN400 CRL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 81,311 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 80,945 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 80,918 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 80,482 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 79,772 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 74,746 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 79,383 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 78,325 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 78,295 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 76,975 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 76,940 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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N400 CRL is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N400 CRL, 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 N400 CRL?

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What year was N400 CRL registered?

N400 CRL is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 May 1999.

Is N400 CRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N400 CRL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N400 CRL have outstanding finance?

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