1999 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · T290 FWL
1999 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Jul 1999. Recorded mileage 137,389 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,389 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T290 FWL Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 137,389 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (43 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T290 FWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW Z3 (T290 FWL) between December 2005 and May 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 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 (43 issues), Suspension (26 issues), Tyres (23 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 94 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
T290 FWL Mileage History
- 09/12/200558,882 mi
- 15/06/200661,443 mi+2,561 mi
- 25/05/200776,430 mi+14,987 mi
- 25/05/200776,430 mi
- 04/09/200892,861 mi+16,431 mi
- 22/09/200996,771 mi+3,910 mi
- 22/09/200996,771 mi
- 01/11/2010101,850 mi+5,079 mi
- 29/10/2011107,116 mi+5,266 mi
- 25/10/2012109,055 mi+1,939 mi
- 25/10/2012109,056 mi+1 mi
- 23/10/2013111,416 mi+2,360 mi
- 23/10/2014116,335 mi+4,919 mi
- 24/10/2014116,333 mi-2 mi
- 28/10/2015120,883 mi+4,550 mi
- 28/10/2016125,325 mi+4,442 mi
- 28/10/2016125,326 mi+1 mi
- 26/10/2017132,216 mi+6,890 mi
- 29/10/2018135,318 mi+3,102 mi
- 30/10/2018135,319 mi+1 mi
- 28/10/2019135,787 mi+468 mi
- 02/11/2020136,076 mi+289 mi
- 27/10/2021136,259 mi+183 mi
- 26/10/2022136,469 mi+210 mi
- 31/10/2022136,475 mi+6 mi
- 20/11/2023136,648 mi+173 mi
- 14/11/2024136,838 mi+190 mi
- 17/11/2025137,348 mi+510 mi
- 18/11/2025137,349 mi+1 mi
- 28/04/2026137,388 mi+39 mi
- 05/05/2026137,389 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,848 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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