1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R616 APU
1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 26 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 138,672 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,672 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R616 APU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2024
- 138,672 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R616 APU 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 (R616 APU) between November 2021 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
R616 APU Mileage History
- 03/11/2021136,339 mi
- 09/11/2021136,370 mi+31 mi
- 02/05/2023137,754 mi+1,384 mi
- 01/05/2024138,672 mi+918 mi
- 01/05/2024138,672 mi
Average of roughly 936 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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