1999 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · T10 VCV
1999 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1999. Recorded mileage 47,706 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,706 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T10 VCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 47,706 miles 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.
T10 VCV 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 (T10 VCV) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”.
T10 VCV Mileage History
- 17/04/202343,584 mi
- 26/03/202444,761 mi+1,177 mi
- 26/03/202444,762 mi+1 mi
- 10/04/202546,741 mi+1,979 mi
- 21/04/202647,706 mi+965 mi
Average of roughly 1,369 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: Good
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