1998 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · S540 AJL
1998 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 33,803 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,803 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S540 AJL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 33,803 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.
S540 AJL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (S540 AJL) between May 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
S540 AJL Mileage History
- 20/05/202533,609 mi
- 11/05/202633,803 mi+194 mi
Average of roughly 199 miles per year across 2 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: 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
Sharing E36 architecture, the M43, M44, M52, and M54 engines are prone to plastic radiator neck breakage, thermostat housing warping, and plastic water pump impeller detachment, leading to rapid overheating.
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