1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R41 GAE
1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 105,106 miles. MOT expired on 17 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R41 GAE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2023
- 105,106 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.
R41 GAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (R41 GAE) between February 2023 and February 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R41 GAE Mileage History
- 18/02/2023105,106 mi
- 18/02/2023105,106 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Boot Floor TearingSerious
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
Sharing E36 architecture, the M43, M44, M52, and M54 engines are prone to plastic radiator neck breakage, thermostat housing warping, and plastic water pump impeller detachment, leading to rapid overheating.
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