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MOT valid

Tax valid

1998 BMW Z32.8L Petrol

S255 JVP

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1998 BMW Z3? It's a Petrol with a 2793cc engine showing 35,145 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Valid

Expires 22/04/2027

Tax

Taxed

Expires 01/05/2027

£8.99

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Mileage: 35,145
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 2793cc

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Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT

✓ Taxed

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Jul 2026, 20:31

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1998 BMW Z3 (S255 JVP) has a recorded MOT history spanning from March 2023 to April 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 16 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.

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ADVISORY

Buyer's Guide

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Buying Score

78/100

Risk Level

Medium

Est. Annual Cost

£2,500-£3,200

Mileage

The recorded mileage of 35,145 miles is ...

Our Verdict

A highly desirable low-mileage example of the classic Z3, but one that requires immediate attention to age-related rubber and de-fluid components.

The primary draw of this vehicle is its low mileage, which is significantly below the average for its age. However, low mileage does not always equate to low maintenance. You must check the service history to ensure the 3.0-litre engine has been serviced regularly by time rather than just mileage. Pay close attention to the rubber components; the latest MOT notes perishing rear tyres and misting shock absorbers, which are common when a car has sat idle for long periods.

Negotiate based on the pending work identified in the latest MOT. The corrosion on the suspension arms and anti-roll bars, while not yet a failure point, indicates the car may have been stored in a damp environment. Ask if the power steering pump and pipes have been replaced, as the data shows seepage at the joint, which can lead to an expensive failure if left untreated.

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