1999 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · T368 AYX
1999 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 118,537 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,537 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T368 AYX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2026
- 118,537 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T368 AYX 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 (T368 AYX) between November 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))”.
T368 AYX Mileage History
- 01/11/2024114,188 mi
- 23/10/2025116,098 mi+1,910 mi
- 23/10/2025116,098 mi
- 31/10/2026118,534 mi+2,436 mi
- 31/10/2026118,537 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,180 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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