1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · S141 BPM
1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 159,284 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S141 BPM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 159,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S141 BPM Mileage History
- 14/06/2023154,657 mi
- 12/06/2024156,628 mi+1,971 mi
- 20/06/2025158,146 mi+1,518 mi
- 29/06/2026159,257 mi+1,111 mi
- 30/06/2026159,284 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 1,519 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S141 BPM 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 (S141 BPM) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 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: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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