1998 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · S180 ARO
1998 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 105,229 miles. MOT valid until 05/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,229 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2793cc
S180 ARO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2026
- 105,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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S180 ARO Mileage History
- 04/06/2024101,335 mi
- 07/06/2024101,420 mi+85 mi
- 03/06/2025104,064 mi+2,644 mi
- 29/05/2026105,208 mi+1,144 mi
- 06/06/2026105,229 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 1,943 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S180 ARO 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 (S180 ARO) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 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: Suspension (18 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”.
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