1997 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · R470 BAX
1997 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 115,603 miles. MOT valid until 13/05/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,603 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2793cc
R470 BAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 115,603 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 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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R470 BAX Mileage History
- 31/10/2022115,094 mi
- 09/12/2022115,099 mi+5 mi
- 22/04/2025115,224 mi+125 mi
- 12/05/2025115,241 mi+17 mi
- 15/05/2026115,603 mi+362 mi
Average of roughly 144 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R470 BAX 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 (R470 BAX) between October 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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