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S527 NTF

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,917 mi
Last recorded68,917 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS527 NTF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2026 68,917 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 68,432 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 68,242 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 67,365 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 66,735 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 66,087 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded slightly, worse on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 65,760 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front tyres worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 64,374 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 61,592 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 60,464 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 58,126 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 56,511 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 55,924 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 54,105 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 52,386 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 50,915 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 48,434 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 46,373 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 44,621 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 43,310 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S527 NTF is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S527 NTF, 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 S527 NTF?

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What year was S527 NTF registered?

S527 NTF is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 February 1999.

Is S527 NTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S527 NTF shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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