1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · XBZ 3116
1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 48,305 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XBZ 3116 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 48,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XBZ 3116 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 (XBZ 3116) between April 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
XBZ 3116 Mileage History
- 03/04/202348,057 mi
- 27/03/202448,201 mi+144 mi
- 19/03/202548,266 mi+65 mi
- 11/06/202648,296 mi+30 mi
- 10/07/202648,305 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 76 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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