1998 BMW Z3 3.2L Petrol · D17 JAD
1998 BMW Z3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 74,486 miles. MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,486 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D17 JAD Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2026
- 74,486 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D17 JAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (D17 JAD) between May 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (35 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Steering (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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 Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
D17 JAD Mileage History
- 10/05/200663,510 mi
- 17/07/200663,885 mi+375 mi
- 17/07/200663,885 mi
- 14/06/200766,726 mi+2,841 mi
- 12/06/200867,854 mi+1,128 mi
- 15/06/200968,755 mi+901 mi
- 15/06/200968,755 mi
- 23/06/201069,337 mi+582 mi
- 01/07/201069,449 mi+112 mi
- 04/07/201170,103 mi+654 mi
- 02/07/201270,761 mi+658 mi
- 03/07/201371,368 mi+607 mi
- 02/07/201471,958 mi+590 mi
- 01/07/201572,337 mi+379 mi
- 06/07/201672,717 mi+380 mi
- 03/07/201773,116 mi+399 mi
- 04/07/201773,116 mi
- 27/06/201873,206 mi+90 mi
- 11/06/201973,490 mi+284 mi
- 07/10/202073,797 mi+307 mi
- 21/09/202178,910 mi+5,113 mi
- 17/10/202273,974 mi-4,936 mi
- 04/10/202374,110 mi+136 mi
- 20/09/202474,258 mi+148 mi
- 23/09/202574,298 mi+40 mi
- 01/10/202674,486 mi+188 mi
Average of roughly 538 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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