1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · S1 KHC
1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 62,135 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,135 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S1 KHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 62,135 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S1 KHC 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 (S1 KHC) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacki”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
S1 KHC Mileage History
- 29/07/202256,382 mi
- 04/08/202256,417 mi+35 mi
- 04/08/202357,638 mi+1,221 mi
- 29/07/202459,234 mi+1,596 mi
- 29/07/202562,135 mi+2,901 mi
Average of roughly 1,917 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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