1999 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · V242 DPC
1999 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 26/10/1999. Recorded mileage 115,634 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,634 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
V242 DPC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2023
- 115,634 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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V242 DPC Mileage History
- 21/10/2021111,322 mi
- 28/06/2022113,032 mi+1,710 mi
- 17/08/2022113,035 mi+3 mi
- 16/08/2023115,634 mi+2,599 mi
- 16/08/2023115,634 mi
Average of roughly 2,372 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V242 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 (V242 DPC) between October 2021 and August 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2023 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: Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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