1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · S941 DYJ
1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 93,888 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S941 DYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 93,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S941 DYJ 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 (S941 DYJ) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
S941 DYJ Mileage History
- 09/02/202491,043 mi
- 03/02/202592,370 mi+1,327 mi
- 05/02/202592,370 mi
- 12/02/202693,887 mi+1,517 mi
- 13/02/202693,888 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,413 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: Average
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