1998 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · 200 WT
1998 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 19 May 1998. Recorded mileage 126,492 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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200 WT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/04/2023
- 126,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
200 WT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (200 WT) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 April 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Fuel tank insecure tank straps corroded and broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))”.
200 WT Mileage History
- 25/04/2022125,928 mi
- 28/04/2022125,928 mi
- 05/04/2023126,492 mi+564 mi
Average of roughly 598 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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