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CFM 911S

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

140,191 mi
Last recorded140,191 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFM 911S
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 140,191 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 140,191 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 139,659 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 139,397 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 137,878 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 137,878 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 137,510 miles

nearside / offside outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 135,231 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 131,303 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 128,861 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2017 126,060 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 124,237 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 121,960 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2015 121,958 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 118,711 miles

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

wipers slight smear

Pass 18 Apr 2013 116,711 miles

EML on

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

exhaust hanger deteriorated at rear

offside & nearside front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 115,102 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 113,037 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 107,219 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 101,343 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 95,761 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 89,904 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 83,803 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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CFM 911S is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CFM 911S, 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 CFM 911S?

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What year was CFM 911S registered?

CFM 911S is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is CFM 911S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFM 911S shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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