1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · S124 AMD
1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 21/08/1998. Recorded mileage 120,998 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,998 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1895cc
S124 AMD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2025
- 120,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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S124 AMD Mileage History
- 02/09/2022118,430 mi
- 02/09/2022118,433 mi+3 mi
- 21/09/2023118,796 mi+363 mi
- 11/10/2023118,934 mi+138 mi
- 11/04/2025120,998 mi+2,064 mi
Average of roughly 985 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S124 AMD 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 (S124 AMD) between September 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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