1998 BMW Z3 3.2L Petrol · S304 BWY
1998 BMW Z3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 72,310 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,310 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S304 BWY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 72,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S304 BWY 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 (S304 BWY) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 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: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
S304 BWY Mileage History
- 07/08/202368,659 mi
- 12/08/202469,521 mi+862 mi
- 15/08/202469,524 mi+3 mi
- 08/08/202570,747 mi+1,223 mi
- 26/08/202672,310 mi+1,563 mi
Average of roughly 1,196 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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