1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · RBZ 5186
1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 04 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 86,492 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RBZ 5186 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 86,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RBZ 5186 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 (RBZ 5186) between September 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RBZ 5186 Mileage History
- 03/09/202283,401 mi
- 09/12/202384,730 mi+1,329 mi
- 12/04/202585,534 mi+804 mi
- 12/04/202686,437 mi+903 mi
- 28/04/202686,492 mi+55 mi
Average of roughly 847 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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
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