1998 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · A5 VGA
1998 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 90,018 miles. MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,018 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A5 VGA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 90,018 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
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A5 VGA 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 (A5 VGA) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
A5 VGA Mileage History
- 17/12/202189,752 mi
- 21/12/202289,938 mi+186 mi
- 20/12/202389,965 mi+27 mi
- 09/12/202489,992 mi+27 mi
- 10/12/202590,018 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 67 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: Excellent
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- Cooling System FailureSerious
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