1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · S152 AJW
1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 05 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 95,945 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,945 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S152 AJW Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 95,945 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S152 AJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (S152 AJW) between July 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
S152 AJW Mileage History
- 31/07/200626,857 mi
- 19/07/200728,548 mi+1,691 mi
- 07/08/200836,698 mi+8,150 mi
- 07/08/200836,698 mi
- 11/08/200945,360 mi+8,662 mi
- 19/04/201153,701 mi+8,341 mi
- 03/05/201267,643 mi+13,942 mi
- 04/05/201267,675 mi+32 mi
- 17/04/201378,476 mi+10,801 mi
- 17/04/201378,476 mi
- 13/03/201487,083 mi+8,607 mi
- 17/03/201487,083 mi
- 02/03/201588,388 mi+1,305 mi
- 21/03/201588,362 mi-26 mi
- 28/03/201588,362 mi
- 25/04/201693,461 mi+5,099 mi
- 05/05/201693,480 mi+19 mi
- 10/05/201793,483 mi+3 mi
- 15/05/201793,488 mi+5 mi
- 04/05/201893,974 mi+486 mi
- 04/05/201893,974 mi
- 02/05/201994,598 mi+624 mi
- 10/11/202095,001 mi+403 mi
- 29/10/202195,175 mi+174 mi
- 29/10/202195,175 mi
- 31/05/202395,288 mi+113 mi
- 20/05/202495,638 mi+350 mi
- 23/06/202595,799 mi+161 mi
- 17/06/202695,945 mi+146 mi
- 17/06/202695,945 mi
Average of roughly 3,475 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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