1999 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · V226 DPC
1999 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 28 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 101,681 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,681 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V226 DPC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
- 101,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V226 DPC 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 (V226 DPC) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2025 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ou”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
V226 DPC Mileage History
- 13/05/202393,962 mi
- 01/07/2024100,157 mi+6,195 mi
- 04/07/2024100,158 mi+1 mi
- 24/06/2025101,680 mi+1,522 mi
- 30/06/2025101,681 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,621 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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