1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · HEZ 5056
1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 31 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 90,777 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jan 1900. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jan 1900
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,777 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HEZ 5056 Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/09/2023
- 90,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HEZ 5056 MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (HEZ 5056) between September 2023 and September 2023.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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The single rear differential ear mount applies high twisting torque directly to the thin boot floor crossmember. Spot welds pop and the sheet metal tears away, presenting a severe structural failure risk.
- Cooling System FailureSerious
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