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V290 NVH

1999 BMW Z3

White Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,527 mi
Last recorded81,527 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV290 NVH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 81,527 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 80,372 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 77,513 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 77,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2019 77,399 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 77,395 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 77,349 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair all brakes (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 77,335 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 77,289 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 77,289 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 77,271 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 77,267 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 May 2014 77,182 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 76,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 76,656 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 76,350 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 74,646 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 71,226 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 71,226 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 66,624 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 60,363 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 53,722 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 53,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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V290 NVH is a 1999 BMW Z3 in White with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V290 NVH, 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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V290 NVH is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V290 NVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V290 NVH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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