CarVerify

Free Car Check

N400 NLR

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

46,823 mi
Last recorded46,823 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN400 NLR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 46,823 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 46,640 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Just starting to slightly perish along tread 245/40/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Just starting to slightly perish along tread 245/40/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 44,261 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 39,398 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 38,418 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 38,037 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 36,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm minimum worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm minimum worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 33,474 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 32,415 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 30,713 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,920 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 29,920 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 29,600 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 29,599 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 29,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 28,219 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 27,457 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 25,538 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 22,891 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 21,028 miles

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

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
Full BMW Z3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N400 NLR is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N400 NLR, 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 NLR?

You can check the full history of N400 NLR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N400 NLR registered?

N400 NLR is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is N400 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N400 NLR shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N400 NLR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N400 NLR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.