1999 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · E21 FFC
1999 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 1999. Recorded mileage 117,149 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E21 FFC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
- 117,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E21 FFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW Z3 (E21 FFC) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front Brake hose excessively twisted Routed wrong (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1”; “Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.”.
E21 FFC Mileage History
- 02/09/2022116,916 mi
- 14/08/2025117,146 mi+230 mi
- 21/08/2025117,149 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 78 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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