1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · S105 DGU
1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 05/10/1998. Recorded mileage 105,074 miles. MOT valid until 30/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,074 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
S105 DGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 105,074 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S105 DGU Mileage History
- 14/06/2024103,241 mi
- 17/06/2025104,063 mi+822 mi
- 17/06/2025104,063 mi
- 01/07/2026105,073 mi+1,010 mi
- 02/07/2026105,074 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 895 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S105 DGU 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 (S105 DGU) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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