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V53 NCA

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,897 mi
Last recorded31,897 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 NCA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 31,897 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front all steering and suspension components on front are corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis mounting points for rear control arms/jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 31,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front all steering and suspension components on front are corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis mounting points for rear control arms/jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 31,615 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FUEL TANK STRAPS ARE CORRODED

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL SILL JACKING POINTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL SILL JACKING POINTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 31,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front, offside front, nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both, lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all four jacking point areas (sills) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 30,744 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 30,732 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 30,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front Main & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front & Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 30,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front Main & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front & Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 29,734 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 29,031 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four have cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 28,084 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 28,084 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 27,279 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded mid to rear, rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front suspension components such as; bottom arms, anti-roll bar links and shock absorbers have corrosion

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

Oil leak gearbox area ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 26,276 miles

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate is deteriorated

front suspension arms / trackrods are corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 25,202 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate is slightly deteriorated

front struts / wishbones and hubs are corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 24,384 miles

all tyres have cracking beteen the treads

front number plate deteriorated

front struts ,wishbones and trackrods are corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 23,686 miles

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

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

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

all tyres are cracking in tread

Pass 6 Sep 2012 22,664 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 22,029 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,112 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 21,070 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 19,723 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 17,198 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 15,347 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 13,485 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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V53 NCA is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue 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 V53 NCA, 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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V53 NCA is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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