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1999 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · T985 HHG

T985 HHG

1999 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 06/03/1999. Recorded mileage 98,032 miles. MOT valid until 05/05/2027.

Make & Model
BMW Z3
Year / Origin
1999
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05/05/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
98,032 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05/05/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1999
Engine
1895cc

T985 HHG Key Findings

  • 30 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
  • 98,032 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 10 historical MOT failures
  • 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (72 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

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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T985 HHG Mileage History

  1. 20/04/200661,774 mi
  2. 21/03/200770,993 mi+9,219 mi
  3. 13/05/200872,592 mi+1,599 mi
  4. 20/03/200972,911 mi+319 mi
  5. 13/03/201075,035 mi+2,124 mi
  6. 10/03/201177,335 mi+2,300 mi
  7. 24/03/201177,348 mi+13 mi
  8. 13/07/201280,798 mi+3,450 mi
  9. 10/08/201267,141 mi-13,657 mi
  10. 13/08/201267,141 mi
  11. 29/04/201380,832 mi+13,691 mi
  12. 20/06/201483,467 mi+2,635 mi
  13. 04/07/201483,478 mi+11 mi
  14. 18/06/201584,905 mi+1,427 mi
  15. 21/07/201687,384 mi+2,479 mi
  16. 22/07/201687,387 mi+3 mi
  17. 15/07/201789,202 mi+1,815 mi
  18. 24/04/201890,065 mi+863 mi
  19. 18/04/201991,985 mi+1,920 mi
  20. 18/04/201991,988 mi+3 mi
  21. 19/10/202093,656 mi+1,668 mi
  22. 20/10/202093,656 mi
  23. 07/04/202294,658 mi+1,002 mi
  24. 14/04/202395,973 mi+1,315 mi
  25. 03/05/202496,349 mi+376 mi
  26. 07/05/202496,351 mi+2 mi
  27. 17/04/202597,135 mi+784 mi
  28. 22/04/202597,143 mi+8 mi
  29. 28/04/202698,028 mi+885 mi
  30. 29/04/202698,032 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 1,811 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

T985 HHG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 07:48
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW Z3 (T985 HHG) between April 2006 and April 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (72 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Steering (14 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 132 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 Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ns and os cloudy (4.1.2 (c))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.

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