1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R56 KAX
1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 94,532 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,532 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R56 KAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 94,532 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R56 KAX 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 (R56 KAX) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R56 KAX Mileage History
- 02/04/202486,922 mi
- 21/03/202590,722 mi+3,800 mi
- 01/04/202590,728 mi+6 mi
- 23/03/202694,532 mi+3,804 mi
- 25/03/202694,532 mi
Average of roughly 3,849 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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