1998 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · R266 ABK
1998 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 176,060 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,060 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R266 ABK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2023
- 176,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R266 ABK 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 (R266 ABK) between June 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 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: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
R266 ABK Mileage History
- 07/06/2022169,588 mi
- 24/06/2022169,590 mi+2 mi
- 26/06/2023176,060 mi+6,470 mi
- 06/07/2023176,060 mi
Average of roughly 6,000 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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