1999 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · A28 BMW
1999 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 108,802 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,802 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A28 BMW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 108,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A28 BMW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW Z3 (A28 BMW) between June 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
A28 BMW Mileage History
- 07/06/2022108,222 mi
- 09/08/2023108,224 mi+2 mi
- 10/07/2024108,349 mi+125 mi
- 13/11/2025108,802 mi+453 mi
Average of roughly 169 miles per year across 4 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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- Boot Floor TearingSerious
The single rear differential ear mount applies high twisting torque directly to the thin boot floor crossmember. Spot welds pop and the sheet metal tears away, presenting a severe structural failure risk.
- Cooling System FailureSerious
Sharing E36 architecture, the M43, M44, M52, and M54 engines are prone to plastic radiator neck breakage, thermostat housing warping, and plastic water pump impeller detachment, leading to rapid overheating.
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