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1998 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · 18 SRS

18 SRS

1998 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 29,791 miles. MOT valid until 12/11/2026.

Make & Model
BMW Z3
Year / Origin
1998
MOT Status
Valid until 12/11/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
29,791 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12/11/2026
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
2793cc

18 SRS Key Findings

  • 25 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
  • 29,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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18 SRS Mileage History

  1. 11/07/200611,394 mi
  2. 11/07/200611,394 mi
  3. 10/07/200712,983 mi+1,589 mi
  4. 08/07/200814,617 mi+1,634 mi
  5. 10/07/200915,885 mi+1,268 mi
  6. 13/07/201016,376 mi+491 mi
  7. 15/07/201117,143 mi+767 mi
  8. 09/07/201217,731 mi+588 mi
  9. 15/07/201318,381 mi+650 mi
  10. 12/07/201419,235 mi+854 mi
  11. 10/07/201520,084 mi+849 mi
  12. 14/07/201621,698 mi+1,614 mi
  13. 13/07/201722,820 mi+1,122 mi
  14. 17/07/201722,821 mi+1 mi
  15. 10/07/201824,140 mi+1,319 mi
  16. 19/07/201824,182 mi+42 mi
  17. 09/07/201925,472 mi+1,290 mi
  18. 13/11/202026,550 mi+1,078 mi
  19. 04/11/202127,234 mi+684 mi
  20. 08/11/202127,235 mi+1 mi
  21. 01/11/202227,955 mi+720 mi
  22. 24/10/202329,018 mi+1,063 mi
  23. 30/10/202429,492 mi+474 mi
  24. 30/10/202429,492 mi
  25. 29/10/202529,791 mi+299 mi

Average of roughly 953 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

18 SRS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Sept 2026, 09:36
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (18 SRS) between July 2006 and October 2025.

The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 30 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: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wipers In Poor Condition. (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/R17 (5.2.3”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.

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