1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R133 AEV
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 93,806 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,806 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R133 AEV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2022
- 93,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R133 AEV Mileage History
- 12/10/202191,115 mi
- 27/09/202293,806 mi+2,691 mi
Average of roughly 2,809 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R133 AEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (R133 AEV) between October 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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