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1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · S440 EWT

S440 EWT

1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 16/11/1998. Recorded mileage 80,513 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/02/2027.

Make & Model
BMW Z3
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
MOT Status
Valid until 12/06/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/02/2027)
Recorded Mileage
80,513 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 12/06/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/02/2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1895cc
Mechanical Assessment

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S440 EWT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2025
  • 80,513 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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S440 EWT Mileage History

  1. 12/05/202369,803 mi
  2. 01/05/202470,580 mi+777 mi
  3. 08/05/202470,624 mi+44 mi
  4. 29/04/202580,047 mi+9,423 mi
  5. 14/06/202580,513 mi+466 mi

Average of roughly 5,120 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S440 EWT MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Jul 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 (S440 EWT) between May 2023 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 14 June 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.

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