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N5 NCL

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,038 mi
Last recorded46,038 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 NCL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 46,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 45,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 43,148 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 40,404 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 39,450 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 37,575 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 35,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2013 33,078 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 9 Sep 2013 33,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 29,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 27,394 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 26,981 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 23,890 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 21,330 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,900 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 17,935 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 15,427 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 11,995 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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N5 NCL is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N5 NCL, 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 N5 NCL registered?

N5 NCL is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 July 1999.

Is N5 NCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 NCL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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