1998 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · R278 DCV
1998 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 70,816 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,816 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R278 DCV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 70,816 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R278 DCV 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 (R278 DCV) between July 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
R278 DCV Mileage History
- 21/07/200640,237 mi
- 21/07/200640,237 mi
- 06/08/200749,265 mi+9,028 mi
- 11/09/200852,457 mi+3,192 mi
- 11/09/200953,168 mi+711 mi
- 02/11/201053,402 mi+234 mi
- 19/10/201153,480 mi+78 mi
- 29/10/201255,894 mi+2,414 mi
- 22/10/201359,600 mi+3,706 mi
- 11/11/201463,965 mi+4,365 mi
- 11/11/201463,965 mi
- 16/12/201565,633 mi+1,668 mi
- 08/02/201766,152 mi+519 mi
- 09/02/201867,137 mi+985 mi
- 31/01/201968,122 mi+985 mi
- 05/02/202068,901 mi+779 mi
- 03/03/202169,197 mi+296 mi
- 07/02/202269,441 mi+244 mi
- 15/03/202369,934 mi+493 mi
- 21/03/202470,202 mi+268 mi
- 01/04/202570,512 mi+310 mi
- 01/04/202670,816 mi+304 mi
Average of roughly 1,553 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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