1998 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · S3 FEN
1998 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 104,377 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,377 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S3 FEN Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 104,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S3 FEN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (S3 FEN) between May 2007 and September 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”.
S3 FEN Mileage History
- 03/05/200747,831 mi
- 04/05/200747,831 mi
- 14/06/200849,926 mi+2,095 mi
- 16/06/200849,926 mi
- 05/06/200954,158 mi+4,232 mi
- 05/06/200954,158 mi
- 03/07/201555,415 mi+1,257 mi
- 03/07/201555,415 mi
- 29/06/201662,765 mi+7,350 mi
- 28/06/201771,335 mi+8,570 mi
- 20/06/201879,598 mi+8,263 mi
- 22/07/201985,931 mi+6,333 mi
- 07/09/202192,529 mi+6,598 mi
- 01/09/202294,600 mi+2,071 mi
- 13/09/202294,787 mi+187 mi
- 29/08/202396,974 mi+2,187 mi
- 14/08/202499,184 mi+2,210 mi
- 10/09/2025102,151 mi+2,967 mi
- 22/09/2025102,265 mi+114 mi
- 16/09/2026104,377 mi+2,112 mi
Average of roughly 2,919 miles per year across 20 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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