1999 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · S26 CAE
1999 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 11 Jan 1999. Recorded mileage 125,112 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S26 CAE Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2023
- 125,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S26 CAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1999 BMW Z3 (S26 CAE) between October 2023 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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