1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R807 BHK
1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 05/05/1998. Recorded mileage 69,977 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,977 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1895cc
R807 BHK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/08/2026
- 69,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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R807 BHK Mileage History
- 30/07/202467,956 mi
- 30/07/202467,956 mi
- 29/07/202568,186 mi+230 mi
- 14/08/202568,208 mi+22 mi
- 03/08/202669,977 mi+1,769 mi
Average of roughly 1,005 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R807 BHK MOT History
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 1998 BMW Z3 (R807 BHK) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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