1998 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · LKK 251B
1998 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 2,410 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 2,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LKK 251B Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 2,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LKK 251B 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 (LKK 251B) between January 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LKK 251B Mileage History
- 26/01/202253,584 mi
- 31/08/20222 mi-53,582 mi
- 04/08/20231,122 mi+1,120 mi
- 05/08/20242,012 mi+890 mi
- 06/08/20252,410 mi+398 mi
Average of roughly -14,512 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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: Average
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