1998 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · S115 JVP
1998 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 46,052 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S115 JVP Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 46,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S115 JVP Mileage History
- 24/07/200636,385 mi
- 24/07/200636,385 mi
- 25/07/200738,098 mi+1,713 mi
- 11/07/200840,033 mi+1,935 mi
- 11/07/200840,033 mi
- 14/07/200940,849 mi+816 mi
- 07/07/201041,860 mi+1,011 mi
- 29/07/201142,793 mi+933 mi
- 29/07/201142,793 mi
- 25/07/201244,127 mi+1,334 mi
- 08/08/201244,127 mi
- 15/07/201343,475 mi-652 mi
- 08/07/201444,020 mi+545 mi
- 23/04/201644,417 mi+397 mi
- 16/06/201744,485 mi+68 mi
- 18/06/201844,720 mi+235 mi
- 07/07/201944,943 mi+223 mi
- 25/02/202145,183 mi+240 mi
- 29/06/202345,542 mi+359 mi
- 12/09/202445,762 mi+220 mi
- 23/06/202646,052 mi+290 mi
Average of roughly 485 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S115 JVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (S115 JVP) between July 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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