The road tax status for S231 BHC is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for S231 BHC?

The MOT for S231 BHC is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 May 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of S231 BHC?

The recorded mileage for S231 BHC is 99,382 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S231 BHC ULEZ compliant?

No, S231 BHC does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · S231 BHC

S231 BHC

1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 14/09/1998. Recorded mileage 99,382 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW Z3
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
MOT Status: Valid until 08/05/2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 99,382 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 08/05/2023

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Mileage: 99,382 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 1895cc

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S231 BHC Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 21/06/2023
99,382 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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S231 BHC Mileage History

10/05/202299,354 mi
21/06/202399,382 mi+28 mi

Average of roughly 25 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

S231 BHC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Sept 2026, 15:59

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (S231 BHC) between May 2022 and June 2023.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (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: “Brake performance unable to be tested excessive coolant leak engine unsafe to run (1.2.1 (g))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak ,unsafe to proceed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.

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