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1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · S385 BGT

S385 BGT

1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 28/08/1998. Recorded mileage 107,284 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1895cc

S385 BGT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
  • 107,284 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%)
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S385 BGT Mileage History

  1. 05/07/2022100,988 mi
  2. 05/07/2023103,064 mi+2,076 mi
  3. 05/07/2023103,064 mi
  4. 01/07/2024105,416 mi+2,352 mi
  5. 17/07/2025107,284 mi+1,868 mi

Average of roughly 2,076 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S385 BGT MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 2 Aug 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (S385 BGT) between July 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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