1998 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · R230 AAB
1998 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 04/02/1998. Recorded mileage 52,639 miles. MOT valid until 03/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,639 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2793cc
R230 AAB Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 52,639 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R230 AAB Mileage History
- 01/02/200628,974 mi
- 29/01/200731,096 mi+2,122 mi
- 28/01/200832,607 mi+1,511 mi
- 23/01/200933,881 mi+1,274 mi
- 29/01/201036,216 mi+2,335 mi
- 02/02/201138,397 mi+2,181 mi
- 25/01/201240,298 mi+1,901 mi
- 28/01/201341,178 mi+880 mi
- 16/01/201442,855 mi+1,677 mi
- 29/01/201544,615 mi+1,760 mi
- 03/02/201644,949 mi+334 mi
- 03/02/201644,951 mi+2 mi
- 02/02/201745,733 mi+782 mi
- 29/01/201846,439 mi+706 mi
- 31/01/201947,729 mi+1,290 mi
- 31/01/202048,170 mi+441 mi
- 26/02/202148,759 mi+589 mi
- 21/02/202249,475 mi+716 mi
- 16/02/202350,021 mi+546 mi
- 22/02/202451,069 mi+1,048 mi
- 25/02/202551,566 mi+497 mi
- 04/03/202652,639 mi+1,073 mi
Average of roughly 1,178 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
R230 AAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (R230 AAB) between February 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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