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W871 CNO

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,714 mi
Last recorded45,714 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW871 CNO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 45,714 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 45,055 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 44,207 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 43,578 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 43,009 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 42,252 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 42,233 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 40,726 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 39,083 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 38,097 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 35,904 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 34,420 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,131 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 31,270 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 30,978 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,682 miles

engine management light lit

Pass 1 Sep 2010 29,750 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 12 Jun 2009 28,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 24,013 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 21,180 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 17,350 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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W871 CNO is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W871 CNO, 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 W871 CNO registered?

W871 CNO is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W871 CNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W871 CNO shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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