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S520 CFS

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,395 mi
Last recorded79,395 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS520 CFS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 79,395 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 78,353 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 77,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 77,524 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 76,954 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Apr 2022 75,576 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 75,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 75,167 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 71,754 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deterioration wiper blade rubbers.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 64,224 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage nearside front spot lamp lens.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 24 Jan 2008 56,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 48,295 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 48,291 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion exhaust system.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in exceesive movement.

nearside front tyre pressure low.

Pass 20 Jan 2006 42,099 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 42,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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S520 CFS is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S520 CFS, 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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S520 CFS is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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