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S385 NJB

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

77,576 mi
Last recorded77,576 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS385 NJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 77,576 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 77,564 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2025 76,415 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 75,019 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 73,590 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 72,315 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 68,292 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 64,486 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 61,548 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 61,544 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 61,038 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 60,784 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 60,083 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 59,685 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,853 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 57,686 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 56,563 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 54,559 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 52,875 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 49,621 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 46,424 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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S385 NJB is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S385 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

How do I check the history of S385 NJB?

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What year was S385 NJB registered?

S385 NJB is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S385 NJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S385 NJB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S385 NJB have outstanding finance?

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