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S3 CGM

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

46,311 mi
Last recorded46,311 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 CGM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 46,311 miles

BRAKE PIPES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION.

SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT.

Pass 12 Sep 2024 45,068 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING.

N/S FRONT BALL JOINT WORN SLIGHTLY.

Pass 30 Aug 2023 44,300 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 43,092 miles

BRAKE PIPES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION

HAND BRAKE CABLE CORRODING O/S

N/S FRONT ROLL BAR LINK ROD BUSH PERISHING

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT

Pass 17 Sep 2021 41,751 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 40,600 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 39,619 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 37,043 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 34,769 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 34,769 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 32,444 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 30,080 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 30,080 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 27,907 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 27,431 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 26,076 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 24,196 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 26,493 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 22,869 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 22,045 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 21,364 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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S3 CGM is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S3 CGM, 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 S3 CGM registered?

S3 CGM is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S3 CGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 CGM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S3 CGM have outstanding finance?

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