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V803 NRH

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

67,755 mi
Last recorded67,755 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV803 NRH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 67,755 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 63,678 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 59,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 55,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 52,325 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 49,567 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 47,555 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 47,444 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 42,873 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 39,047 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 38,953 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 34,474 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 28,909 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 28,894 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 28,543 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 26,932 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 25,698 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 24,892 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 23,938 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 23,504 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 23,064 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 22,216 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 22,204 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 20,741 miles

o/s/f tyre 3.5mm n/s/f tyre 4.0mm wear left .

Pass 21 Apr 2006 19,430 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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V803 NRH is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 V803 NRH, 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

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What year was V803 NRH registered?

V803 NRH is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V803 NRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V803 NRH shows 25 tests with a 92% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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