1999 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · T631 ANM
1999 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 88,955 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,955 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T631 ANM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 88,955 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T631 ANM 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 (T631 ANM) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Emissions unable to be completed rear box leaking gases (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box leaking (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))”.
T631 ANM Mileage History
- 03/10/202285,925 mi
- 02/10/202387,104 mi+1,179 mi
- 30/09/202488,432 mi+1,328 mi
- 01/10/202488,432 mi
- 23/03/202688,955 mi+523 mi
Average of roughly 873 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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