1999 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · T138 BGM
1999 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 97,516 miles. MOT expired on 16 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T138 BGM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/02/2026
- 97,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T138 BGM 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 (T138 BGM) between August 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
T138 BGM Mileage History
- 03/08/202396,403 mi
- 24/10/202496,769 mi+366 mi
- 13/02/202596,828 mi+59 mi
- 17/02/202596,829 mi+1 mi
- 19/02/202697,516 mi+687 mi
Average of roughly 437 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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