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V46 NGO

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,417 mi
Last recorded77,417 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV46 NGO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 77,417 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 76,564 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 75,675 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 68,824 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 64,820 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 63,575 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 60,046 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 59,414 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 57,242 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 53,693 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 53,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 51,366 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 51,366 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 49,523 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,827 miles

n/s/f tyre has cracks on side

Pass 19 Apr 2012 43,267 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 42,023 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 42,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 39,499 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 37,308 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 37,308 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 34,991 miles

nearside front tyre tread cracking

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 10 Apr 2007 32,715 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 32,021 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 32,021 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V46 NGO is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V46 NGO, 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 V46 NGO registered?

V46 NGO is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V46 NGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V46 NGO shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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