1999 BMW Z3 3.2L Petrol · 101 DOP
1999 BMW Z3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Jul 1999. Recorded mileage 100,622 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,622 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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101 DOP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 100,622 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
101 DOP 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 (101 DOP) between October 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
101 DOP Mileage History
- 22/10/202495,249 mi
- 22/10/202495,249 mi
- 06/10/202597,855 mi+2,606 mi
- 22/09/2026100,620 mi+2,765 mi
- 23/09/2026100,622 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,800 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Good
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