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S384 NJB

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

136,602 mi
Last recorded136,602 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS384 NJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 136,602 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2026 136,602 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 131,438 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriated

structure underneath has slight corossion

Pass 21 May 2024 129,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

structure underneath has slight corossion

Pass 19 May 2023 128,209 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 124,977 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 123,716 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 123,716 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2020 122,614 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 117,020 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 114,294 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 110,382 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 106,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 103,757 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 100,333 miles

Rear silencer outer skin rusted but not leaking

Pass 24 Nov 2012 97,919 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 92,364 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 86,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 79,965 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 75,849 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 70,511 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 64,548 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 56,837 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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S384 NJB is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S384 NJB, 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 S384 NJB registered?

S384 NJB is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is S384 NJB safe to buy?

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