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1998 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · R142 DWT

R142 DWT

1998 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 06/04/1998. Recorded mileage 60,009 miles. MOT valid until 18/07/2027.

Make & Model
BMW Z3
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 18/07/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
60,009 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 18/07/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
2793cc

R142 DWT Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
  • 60,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring steering items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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R142 DWT Mileage History

  1. 14/04/200635,337 mi
  2. 22/05/200738,520 mi+3,183 mi
  3. 16/05/200841,311 mi+2,791 mi
  4. 25/04/200944,304 mi+2,993 mi
  5. 29/06/201047,112 mi+2,808 mi
  6. 01/05/201447,129 mi+17 mi
  7. 09/04/201549,617 mi+2,488 mi
  8. 19/04/201651,297 mi+1,680 mi
  9. 30/03/201751,843 mi+546 mi
  10. 08/05/201852,316 mi+473 mi
  11. 29/04/201953,350 mi+1,034 mi
  12. 20/07/202054,122 mi+772 mi
  13. 06/07/202155,295 mi+1,173 mi
  14. 06/07/202256,498 mi+1,203 mi
  15. 07/07/202357,057 mi+559 mi
  16. 15/07/202457,684 mi+627 mi
  17. 27/06/202558,679 mi+995 mi
  18. 06/07/202660,009 mi+1,330 mi

Average of roughly 1,220 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

R142 DWT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 12:55
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (R142 DWT) between April 2006 and July 2026.

The record contains 18 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY