1998 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · R77 NJY
1998 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 13/03/1998. Recorded mileage 85,221 miles. MOT valid until 25/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2793cc
R77 NJY Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 85,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (49 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R77 NJY Mileage History
- 19/01/200658,256 mi
- 07/02/200762,390 mi+4,134 mi
- 12/02/200865,846 mi+3,456 mi
- 09/02/200966,771 mi+925 mi
- 09/02/200966,775 mi+4 mi
- 08/02/201068,663 mi+1,888 mi
- 09/02/201068,663 mi
- 09/02/201172,762 mi+4,099 mi
- 06/02/201276,868 mi+4,106 mi
- 08/02/201378,949 mi+2,081 mi
- 06/02/201480,420 mi+1,471 mi
- 06/02/201581,745 mi+1,325 mi
- 09/02/201581,752 mi+7 mi
- 05/02/201683,122 mi+1,370 mi
- 06/02/201783,616 mi+494 mi
- 07/02/201883,853 mi+237 mi
- 08/02/201984,013 mi+160 mi
- 05/02/202084,043 mi+30 mi
- 05/03/202184,333 mi+290 mi
- 12/03/202184,336 mi+3 mi
- 26/03/202284,831 mi+495 mi
- 17/06/202385,012 mi+181 mi
- 15/06/202485,187 mi+175 mi
- 15/06/202485,187 mi
- 27/05/202685,221 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 1,325 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
R77 NJY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (R77 NJY) between January 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (49 issues), Tyres (39 issues), Brakes (38 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 133 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 on lower arm (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on lower arm (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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