1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · S917 BCB
1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 124,270 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,270 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S917 BCB Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/09/2022
- 124,270 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S917 BCB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (S917 BCB) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Crack on catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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