1998 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · S362 BPG
1998 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 103,349 miles. MOT expired on 26 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S362 BPG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/08/2026
- 103,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S362 BPG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (S362 BPG) between March 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
S362 BPG Mileage History
- 08/03/2022100,297 mi
- 16/03/2023100,432 mi+135 mi
- 19/08/2026103,349 mi+2,917 mi
Average of roughly 686 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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