1999 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · V621 PDV
1999 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 105,674 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,674 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V621 PDV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 105,674 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V621 PDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW Z3 (V621 PDV) between August 2026 and September 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 hose damaged and likely to fail insecure (1.1.12 (a))”; “Front Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))”.
V621 PDV Mileage History
- 29/08/2026105,640 mi
- 11/09/2026105,674 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 943 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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