1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R746 BBJ
1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 106,576 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R746 BBJ Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 106,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R746 BBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (R746 BBJ) between August 2005 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (14 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
R746 BBJ Mileage History
- 30/08/200548,236 mi
- 24/08/200680,196 mi+31,960 mi
- 24/08/200680,196 mi
- 29/08/200772,422 mi-7,774 mi
- 26/08/200881,578 mi+9,156 mi
- 15/05/200988,562 mi+6,984 mi
- 09/09/201092,350 mi+3,788 mi
- 07/09/201195,120 mi+2,770 mi
- 28/11/201297,004 mi+1,884 mi
- 01/03/201499,542 mi+2,538 mi
- 02/03/2015100,791 mi+1,249 mi
- 27/03/2015100,826 mi+35 mi
- 01/07/2016101,815 mi+989 mi
- 22/03/2018102,758 mi+943 mi
- 27/03/2018102,791 mi+33 mi
- 06/09/2019105,024 mi+2,233 mi
- 24/07/2020105,193 mi+169 mi
- 26/07/2021106,024 mi+831 mi
- 27/07/2021106,024 mi
- 29/04/2025106,118 mi+94 mi
- 07/05/2025106,118 mi
- 30/04/2026106,558 mi+440 mi
- 20/05/2026106,573 mi+15 mi
- 22/05/2026106,576 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,815 miles per year across 24 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: Average
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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