The road tax status for R696 CHE is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R696 CHE?

The MOT for R696 CHE is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 April 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of R696 CHE?

The recorded mileage for R696 CHE is 103,145 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R696 CHE ULEZ compliant?

No, R696 CHE does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · R696 CHE

R696 CHE

1998 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 17/04/1998. Recorded mileage 103,145 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW Z3
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 13/04/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 103,145 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 103,145 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 2793cc

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R696 CHE Key Findings

18 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2024
103,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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R696 CHE Mileage History

25/02/200655,297 mi
01/03/200763,554 mi+8,257 mi
29/02/200865,687 mi+2,133 mi
15/12/200970,728 mi+5,041 mi
16/12/200970,730 mi+2 mi
17/12/201072,400 mi+1,670 mi
19/12/201173,386 mi+986 mi
19/12/201173,386 mi
17/12/201281,818 mi+8,432 mi
03/12/201387,804 mi+5,986 mi
23/10/201494,804 mi+7,000 mi
07/10/201596,947 mi+2,143 mi
29/11/201698,517 mi+1,570 mi
02/07/201998,988 mi+471 mi
08/04/202299,299 mi+311 mi
08/04/202299,299 mi
25/02/2023103,138 mi+3,839 mi
15/04/2024103,145 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly 2,638 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

R696 CHE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 23:00

MOT Analysis

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18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (R696 CHE) between February 2006 and April 2024.

The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 15 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 28 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.

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