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N999 JDF

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

86,868 mi
Last recorded86,868 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN999 JDF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 86,868 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 86,868 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 86,820 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 86,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 86,769 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 86,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 86,648 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 86,648 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 85,916 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 84,889 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 84,889 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 83,681 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 83,681 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2019 82,889 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 82,807 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 82,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 81,612 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 81,612 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2016 80,417 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 77,704 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 77,704 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,440 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 72,484 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 66,902 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 62,306 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 50,645 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 49,164 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 49,164 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 48,026 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 39,462 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 39,462 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 34,773 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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N999 JDF is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 N999 JDF, 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.

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What year was N999 JDF registered?

N999 JDF is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is N999 JDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N999 JDF shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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