1998 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · JAN 603
1998 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 30,541 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,541 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JAN 603 Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2022
- 30,541 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JAN 603 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (JAN 603) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
JAN 603 Mileage History
- 18/05/202230,541 mi
- 19/05/202230,541 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Boot Floor TearingSerious
The single rear differential ear mount applies high twisting torque directly to the thin boot floor crossmember. Spot welds pop and the sheet metal tears away, presenting a severe structural failure risk.
- Cooling System FailureSerious
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