1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R302 BAX
1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 05 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 116,669 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R302 BAX Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 116,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R302 BAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (R302 BAX) between May 2019 and January 2026.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
R302 BAX Mileage History
- 14/05/2019111,839 mi
- 21/05/2021113,902 mi+2,063 mi
- 03/08/2022114,462 mi+560 mi
- 03/08/2022114,492 mi+30 mi
- 11/10/2023114,647 mi+155 mi
- 25/01/2024114,679 mi+32 mi
- 15/01/2025115,386 mi+707 mi
- 15/01/2025115,386 mi
- 19/01/2026116,669 mi+1,283 mi
Average of roughly 722 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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