1999 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · GDZ 3
1999 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1999. Recorded mileage 55,293 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GDZ 3 Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2024
- 55,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GDZ 3 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW Z3 (GDZ 3) between March 2006 and May 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2024 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 (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)”; “Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)”.
GDZ 3 Mileage History
- 24/03/200632,247 mi
- 09/03/200734,363 mi+2,116 mi
- 19/03/200836,778 mi+2,415 mi
- 24/03/200939,895 mi+3,117 mi
- 27/03/200939,912 mi+17 mi
- 09/04/201042,472 mi+2,560 mi
- 24/03/201143,926 mi+1,454 mi
- 18/05/201246,568 mi+2,642 mi
- 07/05/201347,995 mi+1,427 mi
- 19/05/201449,809 mi+1,814 mi
- 11/04/201650,280 mi+471 mi
- 29/03/201750,909 mi+629 mi
- 01/05/201851,935 mi+1,026 mi
- 11/04/201952,882 mi+947 mi
- 24/04/202053,438 mi+556 mi
- 27/04/202153,892 mi+454 mi
- 27/04/202153,892 mi
- 03/05/202254,360 mi+468 mi
- 28/04/202354,647 mi+287 mi
- 09/05/202455,293 mi+646 mi
Average of roughly 1,271 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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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