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S874 CAX

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

26,596 mi
Last recorded26,596 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS874 CAX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 26,596 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 26,428 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 26,033 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 26,033 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 25,015 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 25,015 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 24,052 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 22,924 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 22,396 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 21,609 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 20,050 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 19,522 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 18,622 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 17,606 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 15,973 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 15,016 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 14,113 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 13,123 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 12,176 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 11,531 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 10,965 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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S874 CAX is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc 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 S874 CAX, 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 S874 CAX registered?

S874 CAX is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 January 1999.

Is S874 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S874 CAX 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.

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