1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · S476 BBV
1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 49,482 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,482 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S476 BBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 49,482 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.
S476 BBV 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 (S476 BBV) between March 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
S476 BBV Mileage History
- 01/03/202248,523 mi
- 08/02/202348,865 mi+342 mi
- 19/02/202448,995 mi+130 mi
- 28/05/202549,135 mi+140 mi
- 26/05/202649,482 mi+347 mi
Average of roughly 226 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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- Cooling System FailureSerious
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