1999 BMW Z3 2.0L Petrol · V581 DRU
1999 BMW Z3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 29,590 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,590 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V581 DRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 29,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V581 DRU 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 (V581 DRU) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
V581 DRU Mileage History
- 05/04/202228,783 mi
- 20/04/202328,788 mi+5 mi
- 16/04/202429,112 mi+324 mi
- 04/04/202529,472 mi+360 mi
- 28/04/202629,590 mi+118 mi
Average of roughly 199 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: Good
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- Cooling System FailureSerious
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