1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R238 BBK
1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 129,570 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,570 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R238 BBK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2023
- 129,570 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R238 BBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (R238 BBK) between February 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2023 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: Suspension (20 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))”.
R238 BBK Mileage History
- 12/02/2022127,486 mi
- 08/04/2023129,513 mi+2,027 mi
- 24/06/2023129,527 mi+14 mi
- 05/08/2023129,570 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 1,412 miles per year across 4 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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