1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R404 DNK
1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 30/01/1998. Recorded mileage 50,441 miles. MOT valid until 08/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,441 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1895cc
R404 DNK Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 50,441 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (53 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R404 DNK Mileage History
- 19/01/200626,508 mi
- 29/01/200727,940 mi+1,432 mi
- 08/01/200829,310 mi+1,370 mi
- 02/01/200943 mi-29,267 mi
- 25/01/2010643 mi+600 mi
- 27/12/20101,075 mi+432 mi
- 06/01/20111,095 mi+20 mi
- 21/12/20111,524 mi+429 mi
- 16/12/20123,400 mi+1,876 mi
- 11/12/20135,966 mi+2,566 mi
- 11/12/20135,966 mi
- 01/12/20149,713 mi+3,747 mi
- 10/12/201514,443 mi+4,730 mi
- 11/12/201514,467 mi+24 mi
- 15/12/201514,467 mi
- 12/12/201616,061 mi+1,594 mi
- 11/12/201718,927 mi+2,866 mi
- 12/12/201718,928 mi+1 mi
- 13/12/201822,334 mi+3,406 mi
- 13/12/201822,334 mi
- 03/12/201927,498 mi+5,164 mi
- 09/12/202033,106 mi+5,608 mi
- 10/12/202033,106 mi
- 30/11/202136,812 mi+3,706 mi
- 23/12/202137,017 mi+205 mi
- 19/12/202242,110 mi+5,093 mi
- 19/12/202242,110 mi
- 11/12/202345,743 mi+3,633 mi
- 20/12/202448,933 mi+3,190 mi
- 23/12/202448,933 mi
- 19/12/202550,430 mi+1,497 mi
- 09/01/202650,441 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 1,198 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R404 DNK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (R404 DNK) between January 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (53 issues), Suspension (27 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 86 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: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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