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1997 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · F9 EJS

F9 EJS

1997 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 18/11/1997. Recorded mileage 133,018 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
2793cc

F9 EJS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
  • 133,018 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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F9 EJS Mileage History

  1. 28/04/2022132,293 mi
  2. 28/04/2023132,567 mi+274 mi
  3. 11/05/2023132,567 mi
  4. 28/06/2024132,853 mi+286 mi
  5. 22/08/2025133,018 mi+165 mi

Average of roughly 218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F9 EJS MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 1997 BMW Z3 (F9 EJS) between April 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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