1999 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · T501 AFR
1999 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1999. Recorded mileage 99,065 miles. MOT valid until 10/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,065 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
T501 AFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 99,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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T501 AFR Mileage History
- 25/10/202388,486 mi
- 31/10/202388,488 mi+2 mi
- 06/03/202592,460 mi+3,972 mi
- 05/03/202699,063 mi+6,603 mi
- 11/03/202699,065 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,451 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T501 AFR 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 (T501 AFR) between October 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 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 (31 issues), Suspension (23 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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: “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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