1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · S398 APJ
1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 57,490 miles. MOT valid until 16/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,490 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1895cc
S398 APJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 57,490 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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S398 APJ Mileage History
- 15/08/202344,431 mi
- 17/08/202445,191 mi+760 mi
- 29/07/202548,424 mi+3,233 mi
- 17/08/202657,487 mi+9,063 mi
- 18/08/202657,490 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,339 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S398 APJ 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 (S398 APJ) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 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 (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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