1999 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · S206 GPN
1999 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 05 Feb 1999. Recorded mileage 163,906 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S206 GPN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
- 163,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S206 GPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW Z3 (S206 GPN) between June 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
S206 GPN Mileage History
- 27/06/2024163,723 mi
- 19/07/2024163,722 mi-1 mi
- 19/07/2024163,722 mi
- 31/07/2025163,906 mi+184 mi
- 31/07/2025163,906 mi
Average of roughly 167 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Cooling System FailureSerious
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