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1998 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · S305 EAR

S305 EAR

1998 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 14/08/1998. Recorded mileage 165,603 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 27/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
2793cc

S305 EAR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
  • 165,603 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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S305 EAR Mileage History

  1. 06/04/2022161,869 mi
  2. 31/03/2023163,061 mi+1,192 mi
  3. 28/04/2023163,082 mi+21 mi
  4. 25/04/2024164,554 mi+1,472 mi
  5. 25/04/2025165,603 mi+1,049 mi

Average of roughly 1,223 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S305 EAR MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (S305 EAR) between April 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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