1998 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · R353 EKK
1998 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 79,075 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,075 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R353 EKK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2025
- 79,075 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R353 EKK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (R353 EKK) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R353 EKK Mileage History
- 12/07/202271,100 mi
- 04/08/202371,813 mi+713 mi
- 10/08/202371,839 mi+26 mi
- 16/07/202474,264 mi+2,425 mi
- 04/07/202579,075 mi+4,811 mi
Average of roughly 2,677 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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The single rear differential ear mount applies high twisting torque directly to the thin boot floor crossmember. Spot welds pop and the sheet metal tears away, presenting a severe structural failure risk.
- Cooling System FailureSerious
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