1998 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · S412 GHW
1998 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 221,074 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,074 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S412 GHW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/04/2026
- 221,074 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S412 GHW 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 (S412 GHW) between September 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
S412 GHW Mileage History
- 08/09/2022207,409 mi
- 30/09/2022207,417 mi+8 mi
- 22/09/2023212,049 mi+4,632 mi
- 10/09/2024217,436 mi+5,387 mi
- 10/04/2026221,074 mi+3,638 mi
Average of roughly 3,810 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Cooling System FailureSerious
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