1999 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · D2 LKW
1999 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 64,257 miles. MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,257 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D2 LKW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 64,257 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D2 LKW 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 (D2 LKW) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 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 (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
D2 LKW Mileage History
- 26/09/202463,493 mi
- 19/09/202564,025 mi+532 mi
- 19/09/202564,026 mi+1 mi
- 16/09/202664,257 mi+231 mi
- 16/09/202664,257 mi
Average of roughly 388 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: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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