1999 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · T871 JGY
1999 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 10 Jun 1999. Recorded mileage 260,394 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 260,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T871 JGY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2023
- 260,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T871 JGY 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 (T871 JGY) between August 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
T871 JGY Mileage History
- 03/08/2022258,211 mi
- 10/08/2023260,359 mi+2,148 mi
- 25/08/2023260,360 mi+1 mi
- 28/09/2023260,393 mi+33 mi
- 13/10/2023260,394 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,829 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: Below Average
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