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S4 CWJ

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,782 mi
Last recorded72,782 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 CWJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 72,782 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 72,510 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 72,223 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2023 71,938 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 71,683 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 70,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 70,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 70,477 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid conversion (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid conversion (4.1.4 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component misting of oil around reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 68,180 miles

Nearside Front strut upper attachment has slight play

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 67,273 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 67,199 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 63,998 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 62,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 61,759 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 56,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 54,237 miles

Nearside front optional position lamp not working

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2010 51,216 miles

nearside front angel eye not working

Fail 4 May 2010 51,209 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear shock absorber top mounts getting weak

nearside front angel eye not working

Pass 26 Jun 2008 43,493 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 40,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2006 34,665 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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S4 CWJ is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S4 CWJ, 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 S4 CWJ registered?

S4 CWJ is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 June 1999.

Is S4 CWJ safe to buy?

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