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1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R701 BSF

R701 BSF

1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 99,356 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2025.

Make & Model
BMW Z3
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 01 Sept 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
99,356 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 01 Sept 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1895cc
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R701 BSF Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2024
  • 99,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

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

R701 BSF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 17:39
MOT Analysis

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 (R701 BSF) between September 2022 and August 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 August 2024 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 (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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 Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.

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R701 BSF Mileage History

  1. 03/09/202299,088 mi
  2. 03/09/202299,088 mi
  3. 29/08/202399,288 mi+200 mi
  4. 30/08/202499,356 mi+68 mi

Average of roughly 135 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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