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1999 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · T297 JUG

T297 JUG

1999 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 02/03/1999. Recorded mileage 108,385 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW Z3
Year / Origin
1999
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10/08/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
108,385 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/08/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1999
Engine
1895cc

T297 JUG Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2022
  • 108,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (27 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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T297 JUG Mileage History

  1. 24/03/200662,835 mi
  2. 29/03/200773,083 mi+10,248 mi
  3. 04/04/200773,293 mi+210 mi
  4. 09/04/200883,006 mi+9,713 mi
  5. 10/04/200883,006 mi
  6. 14/04/200987,219 mi+4,213 mi
  7. 16/04/200987,219 mi
  8. 28/09/201089,465 mi+2,246 mi
  9. 21/09/201191,977 mi+2,512 mi
  10. 01/10/201296,579 mi+4,602 mi
  11. 25/03/201498,673 mi+2,094 mi
  12. 08/04/2015101,197 mi+2,524 mi
  13. 05/04/2016104,261 mi+3,064 mi
  14. 03/03/2017106,967 mi+2,706 mi
  15. 03/04/2017107,285 mi+318 mi
  16. 10/04/2018108,324 mi+1,039 mi
  17. 11/04/2018108,325 mi+1 mi
  18. 21/08/2019108,336 mi+11 mi
  19. 30/08/2019108,369 mi+33 mi
  20. 12/08/2022108,385 mi+16 mi

Average of roughly 2,780 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

T297 JUG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 18:48
MOT Analysis

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 (T297 JUG) between March 2006 and August 2022.

The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 12 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (27 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 60 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”.

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