1998 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · S833 EJE
1998 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 112,536 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Oct 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,536 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S833 EJE Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2021
- 112,536 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S833 EJE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (S833 EJE) between August 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
S833 EJE Mileage History
- 14/08/200663,039 mi
- 12/12/200663,376 mi+337 mi
- 15/12/200767,233 mi+3,857 mi
- 14/02/200970,443 mi+3,210 mi
- 13/02/201077,417 mi+6,974 mi
- 22/02/201183,568 mi+6,151 mi
- 26/02/201183,631 mi+63 mi
- 09/07/201285,617 mi+1,986 mi
- 21/05/201386,763 mi+1,146 mi
- 20/02/201490,498 mi+3,735 mi
- 21/02/201490,500 mi+2 mi
- 25/03/201592,860 mi+2,360 mi
- 29/03/201694,270 mi+1,410 mi
- 29/03/201694,270 mi
- 18/04/201795,578 mi+1,308 mi
- 16/04/201897,142 mi+1,564 mi
- 09/04/201999,136 mi+1,994 mi
- 20/04/2020100,308 mi+1,172 mi
- 06/08/2021112,536 mi+12,228 mi
Average of roughly 3,304 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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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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