1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · AXI 101
1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 130,856 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AXI 101 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/05/2026
- 130,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AXI 101 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 (AXI 101) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))”; “Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at ABS pump (more than one brake pipe leaking) (1.1.11 (b) (”; “Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
AXI 101 Mileage History
- 02/05/2024130,376 mi
- 06/05/2025130,583 mi+207 mi
- 05/06/2025130,600 mi+17 mi
- 06/06/2025130,600 mi
- 25/05/2026130,856 mi+256 mi
Average of roughly 233 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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