1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R160 BWT
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 12/09/1997. Recorded mileage 60,414 miles. MOT valid until 24/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,414 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1895cc
R160 BWT Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 60,414 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (47 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R160 BWT Mileage History
- 01/09/200622,083 mi
- 30/08/200723,217 mi+1,134 mi
- 26/08/200824,463 mi+1,246 mi
- 02/09/200925,761 mi+1,298 mi
- 25/08/201026,818 mi+1,057 mi
- 31/08/201127,716 mi+898 mi
- 06/08/201228,572 mi+856 mi
- 21/08/201329,307 mi+735 mi
- 22/08/201329,308 mi+1 mi
- 03/09/201433,988 mi+4,680 mi
- 18/08/201537,214 mi+3,226 mi
- 18/08/201537,214 mi
- 12/08/201640,364 mi+3,150 mi
- 24/08/201741,598 mi+1,234 mi
- 14/08/201844,110 mi+2,512 mi
- 17/08/201945,118 mi+1,008 mi
- 17/08/201945,118 mi
- 20/08/202045,880 mi+762 mi
- 27/07/202149,438 mi+3,558 mi
- 05/08/202149,438 mi
- 25/08/202252,515 mi+3,077 mi
- 26/08/202252,518 mi+3 mi
- 04/08/202354,359 mi+1,841 mi
- 22/08/202456,763 mi+2,404 mi
- 04/08/202559,216 mi+2,453 mi
- 03/08/202660,414 mi+1,198 mi
- 03/08/202660,414 mi
Average of roughly 1,924 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
R160 BWT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (R160 BWT) between September 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (47 issues), Brakes (44 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 104 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”.
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