1999 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · S904 BDL
1999 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 04 Jan 1999. Recorded mileage 229,263 km. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 229,263 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S904 BDL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2024
- 229,263 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S904 BDL 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 (S904 BDL) between October 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S904 BDL Odometer History
- 04/10/2022228,906 km
- 06/10/2022228,910 km+4 km
- 05/07/2024229,263 km+353 km
Average of roughly 204 km per year across 3 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: Below Average
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- Cooling System FailureSerious
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