1998 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · E3 DJE
1998 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 23 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 48,411 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,411 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E3 DJE Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 48,411 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E3 DJE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (E3 DJE) between March 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
E3 DJE Mileage History
- 17/03/200640,473 mi
- 17/03/200640,473 mi
- 30/05/200742,678 mi+2,205 mi
- 11/04/200844,111 mi+1,433 mi
- 20/05/200944,373 mi+262 mi
- 28/05/200944,374 mi+1 mi
- 27/05/201044,469 mi+95 mi
- 26/05/201145,563 mi+1,094 mi
- 09/06/202145,777 mi+214 mi
- 09/06/202145,777 mi
- 03/08/202246,717 mi+940 mi
- 03/08/202246,717 mi
- 12/07/202448,346 mi+1,629 mi
- 30/03/202648,411 mi+65 mi
Average of roughly 396 miles per year across 14 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: Good
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- Cooling System FailureSerious
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