1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · F11 CBL
1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 31/01/1998. Recorded mileage 109,582 miles. MOT valid until 11/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,582 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1895cc
F11 CBL Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 109,582 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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F11 CBL Mileage History
- 29/11/200550,648 mi
- 13/09/200658,101 mi+7,453 mi
- 08/09/200765,731 mi+7,630 mi
- 11/09/200765,770 mi+39 mi
- 04/09/200874,372 mi+8,602 mi
- 07/09/200982,653 mi+8,281 mi
- 13/09/201189,357 mi+6,704 mi
- 12/11/2012100,749 mi+11,392 mi
- 14/11/201210,075 mi-90,674 mi
- 20/01/2014101,198 mi+91,123 mi
- 22/01/2015102,781 mi+1,583 mi
- 22/01/2015102,781 mi
- 18/01/2016102,902 mi+121 mi
- 23/01/2017103,196 mi+294 mi
- 24/01/2017103,198 mi+2 mi
- 02/02/2018103,374 mi+176 mi
- 02/02/2018103,377 mi+3 mi
- 04/03/2019103,465 mi+88 mi
- 06/03/2019103,466 mi+1 mi
- 12/10/2020104,112 mi+646 mi
- 12/10/2020104,112 mi
- 02/11/2021104,642 mi+530 mi
- 26/10/2022105,421 mi+779 mi
- 26/10/2023106,153 mi+732 mi
- 24/10/2024107,640 mi+1,487 mi
- 24/10/2024107,642 mi+2 mi
- 12/02/2026109,582 mi+1,940 mi
Average of roughly 2,917 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F11 CBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (F11 CBL) between November 2005 and February 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (34 issues), Lighting (29 issues), Brakes (24 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Bodywork (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 112 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”; “Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both axel carrier bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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