1998 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · R126 ARD
1998 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 115,799 miles. MOT expired on 03 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,799 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R126 ARD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2022
- 115,799 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R126 ARD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (R126 ARD) between March 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2022 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 (27 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))”.
R126 ARD Mileage History
- 08/03/2022115,752 mi
- 22/04/2022115,766 mi+14 mi
- 05/05/2022115,799 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 296 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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