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When is the MOT due for A16 MAT?

The MOT for A16 MAT is valid and due for renewal on or before 18 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of A16 MAT?

The recorded mileage for A16 MAT is 106,957 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is A16 MAT ULEZ compliant?

No, A16 MAT does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

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1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · A16 MAT

A16 MAT

1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 106,957 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027.

Make & Model: BMW Z3
Year / Origin: 1998 · Peterborough
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 18 May 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 106,957 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1998

Engine

1895cc

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A16 MAT Key Findings

25 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
106,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)

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A16 MAT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Oct 2026, 01:35

MOT Analysis

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25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (A16 MAT) between February 2006 and May 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 13 May 2026 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 (17 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 36 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.

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A16 MAT Mileage History

28/02/200680,521 mi
28/02/200680,521 mi
19/02/200782,755 mi+2,234 mi
27/02/200885,835 mi+3,080 mi
16/03/200987,255 mi+1,420 mi
16/03/200987,255 mi
11/03/201088,281 mi+1,026 mi
11/03/201088,281 mi
26/04/201190,045 mi+1,764 mi
30/04/201291,983 mi+1,938 mi
18/04/201393,674 mi+1,691 mi
25/04/201494,481 mi+807 mi
29/06/201596,627 mi+2,146 mi
30/06/201596,627 mi
24/06/201697,617 mi+990 mi
23/06/201799,684 mi+2,067 mi
02/07/2018100,755 mi+1,071 mi
09/07/2018100,758 mi+3 mi
22/07/2019100,765 mi+7 mi
26/03/2021101,269 mi+504 mi
06/04/2022102,038 mi+769 mi
05/05/2023102,455 mi+417 mi
20/05/2024102,728 mi+273 mi
16/05/2025103,055 mi+327 mi
13/05/2026106,957 mi+3,902 mi

Average of roughly 1,309 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

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