1999 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · T147 ELG
1999 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 23/03/1999. Recorded mileage 147,257 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,257 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2793cc
T147 ELG Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2022
- 147,257 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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T147 ELG Mileage History
- 29/08/200637,822 mi
- 01/09/200747,330 mi+9,508 mi
- 23/08/200853,244 mi+5,914 mi
- 01/09/200960,245 mi+7,001 mi
- 31/08/201067,652 mi+7,407 mi
- 24/08/201176,842 mi+9,190 mi
- 01/09/201177,005 mi+163 mi
- 30/08/201283,412 mi+6,407 mi
- 21/08/201390,018 mi+6,606 mi
- 30/08/201390,206 mi+188 mi
- 02/09/201499,338 mi+9,132 mi
- 16/09/201499,683 mi+345 mi
- 25/08/2015108,077 mi+8,394 mi
- 01/09/2015108,080 mi+3 mi
- 01/09/2016116,290 mi+8,210 mi
- 01/09/2016116,290 mi
- 25/08/2017122,908 mi+6,618 mi
- 25/08/2017122,912 mi+4 mi
- 09/08/2018129,680 mi+6,768 mi
- 09/08/2018129,685 mi+5 mi
- 01/08/2019134,995 mi+5,310 mi
- 01/08/2019135,002 mi+7 mi
- 11/08/2020139,389 mi+4,387 mi
- 07/09/2020139,419 mi+30 mi
- 08/09/2021142,960 mi+3,541 mi
- 07/11/2022147,257 mi+4,297 mi
Average of roughly 6,759 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
T147 ELG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW Z3 (T147 ELG) between August 2006 and November 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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