1998 BMW Z3 3.2L Petrol · A18 BBT
1998 BMW Z3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 105,333 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A18 BBT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2024
- 105,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A18 BBT 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 (A18 BBT) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
A18 BBT Mileage History
- 27/09/2022104,789 mi
- 10/10/2022104,797 mi+8 mi
- 05/10/2023105,128 mi+331 mi
- 08/10/2024105,331 mi+203 mi
- 09/10/2024105,333 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 267 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Cooling System FailureSerious
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