1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R870 AWX
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 133,513 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,513 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
R870 AWX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2024
- 133,513 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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R870 AWX Mileage History
- 21/02/2023131,019 mi
- 22/02/2023131,024 mi+5 mi
- 19/09/2024133,511 mi+2,487 mi
- 18/10/2024133,513 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,506 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R870 AWX 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 (R870 AWX) between February 2023 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2024 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 (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Arm has a hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Arm has a hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Anti-roll bar fractured Nearside of anti roll bar broken completely (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
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