1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · S612 BCB
1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 109,764 miles. MOT valid until 24 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,764 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S612 BCB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 109,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S612 BCB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (S612 BCB) between July 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 May 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Brake modification adversely affecting braking performance (1.1.21 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
S612 BCB Mileage History
- 01/07/2022107,600 mi
- 13/07/2023109,289 mi+1,689 mi
- 16/05/2026109,762 mi+473 mi
- 26/05/2026109,764 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 555 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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