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NCZ 3013

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

52,608 mi
Last recorded52,608 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCZ 3013
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 52,608 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 52,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 52,063 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 49,147 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 48,188 miles

minor stone chip to front screen

Pass 15 Jan 2020 47,441 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 @4mm outer edge worn and cracking due to age (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 46,158 miles

brake check

Pass 17 Mar 2017 45,538 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 45,538 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 44,703 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 44,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 43,843 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 42,884 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 42,884 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 41,163 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 41,163 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,048 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,476 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 30,952 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 25 Sep 2008 27,994 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 24,706 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 23,336 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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NCZ 3013 is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NCZ 3013, 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 NCZ 3013 registered?

NCZ 3013 is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is NCZ 3013 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCZ 3013 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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