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1999 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · V981 DCH

V981 DCH

1999 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 101,020 miles. MOT expired on 26 Mar 2024.

Make & Model
BMW Z3
Year / Origin
1999 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 26 Mar 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
101,020 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 26 Mar 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1999
Engine
1895cc
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V981 DCH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2023
  • 101,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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V981 DCH Mileage History

  1. 22/02/202296,825 mi
  2. 23/03/202296,852 mi+27 mi
  3. 24/03/202286,852 mi-10,000 mi
  4. 13/03/2023101,017 mi+14,165 mi
  5. 27/03/2023101,020 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 3,849 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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

V981 DCH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (V981 DCH) between February 2022 and March 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 27 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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