1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R594 CHE
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 82,328 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,328 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R594 CHE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/11/2025
- 82,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R594 CHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (R594 CHE) between April 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”.
R594 CHE Mileage History
- 08/04/202281,597 mi
- 16/06/202382,322 mi+725 mi
- 04/07/202382,322 mi
- 17/11/202582,328 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 202 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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