1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R710 BAX
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 29/10/1997. Recorded mileage 128,625 miles. MOT valid until 30/10/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,625 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
R710 BAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 128,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (26 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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R710 BAX Mileage History
- 25/10/2022117,491 mi
- 27/10/2025128,625 mi+11,134 mi
Average of roughly 3,705 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R710 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 (R710 BAX) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 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: Suspension (26 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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