1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · S8 SHE
1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 55,245 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S8 SHE Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2025
- 55,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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S8 SHE MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (S8 SHE) between June 2025 and June 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Boot Floor TearingSerious
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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