1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R960 ARD
1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 155,770 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/08/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24/06/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,770 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1895cc
R960 ARD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/10/2024
- 155,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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R960 ARD Mileage History
- 08/08/2022154,913 mi
- 09/08/2022154,913 mi
- 22/08/2023155,631 mi+718 mi
- 22/08/2023155,633 mi+2 mi
- 22/10/2024155,770 mi+137 mi
Average of roughly 388 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R960 ARD 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 (R960 ARD) between August 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Emissions unable to be completed car would not idle (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Mou”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mo”.
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