1998 BMW Z3 3.2L Petrol · S355 AKC
1998 BMW Z3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 25,633 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,633 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S355 AKC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 25,633 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S355 AKC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (S355 AKC) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
S355 AKC Mileage History
- 15/05/202324,809 mi
- 14/05/202424,817 mi+8 mi
- 13/05/202525,273 mi+456 mi
- 14/05/202625,633 mi+360 mi
Average of roughly 275 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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The single rear differential ear mount applies high twisting torque directly to the thin boot floor crossmember. Spot welds pop and the sheet metal tears away, presenting a severe structural failure risk.
- Cooling System FailureSerious
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