1998 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · S128 BDK
1998 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 115,019 miles. MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S128 BDK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2026
- 115,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S128 BDK 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 (S128 BDK) between May 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
S128 BDK Mileage History
- 03/05/202399,936 mi
- 27/06/2024100,181 mi+245 mi
- 02/07/2025100,499 mi+318 mi
- 30/08/2025100,536 mi+37 mi
- 31/08/2026115,019 mi+14,483 mi
Average of roughly 4,529 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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