1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · S871 ARO
1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 7,938 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 7,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S871 ARO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 7,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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S871 ARO 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 (S871 ARO) between May 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
S871 ARO Mileage History
- 27/05/20227,737 mi
- 16/05/20237,881 mi+144 mi
- 17/05/20247,915 mi+34 mi
- 30/05/20257,925 mi+10 mi
- 24/04/20267,938 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 51 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: Good
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