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1997 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · R390 AKE

R390 AKE

1997 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 30/09/1997. Recorded mileage 116,198 miles. MOT valid until 08/05/2027.

Make & Model
BMW Z3
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 08/05/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
116,198 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 08/05/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
2793cc

R390 AKE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2026
  • 116,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)

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

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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R390 AKE Mileage History

  1. 19/01/2023115,004 mi
  2. 29/04/2024115,455 mi+451 mi
  3. 10/05/2024115,455 mi
  4. 16/04/2025115,926 mi+471 mi
  5. 02/05/2026116,198 mi+272 mi

Average of roughly 364 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R390 AKE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 05:40
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 (R390 AKE) between January 2023 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 May 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: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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: “Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.

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