1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · 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
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1895cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
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)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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S440 EWT Mileage History
- 12/05/202369,803 mi
- 01/05/202470,580 mi+777 mi
- 08/05/202470,624 mi+44 mi
- 29/04/202580,047 mi+9,423 mi
- 14/06/202580,513 mi+466 mi
Average of roughly 5,120 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S440 EWT MOT History
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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