1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R27 AAW
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 69,810 miles. MOT valid until 19/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,810 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
R27 AAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 69,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 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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R27 AAW Mileage History
- 24/03/202368,156 mi
- 11/06/202468,784 mi+628 mi
- 27/06/202569,409 mi+625 mi
- 17/03/202669,807 mi+398 mi
- 20/03/202669,810 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 553 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R27 AAW 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 1997 BMW Z3 (R27 AAW) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 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 (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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