1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R871 AKE
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 121,553 miles. MOT expired on 06 May 2016.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 May 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,553 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R871 AKE Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/05/2015
- 121,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R871 AKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (R871 AKE) between April 2006 and May 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2015 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”; “Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
R871 AKE Mileage History
- 03/04/200669,951 mi
- 13/04/200777,168 mi+7,217 mi
- 13/04/200777,168 mi
- 15/04/200884,367 mi+7,199 mi
- 16/04/200884,367 mi
- 01/04/200984,990 mi+623 mi
- 19/03/201091,658 mi+6,668 mi
- 19/03/201091,658 mi
- 18/04/20120 mi-91,658 mi
- 22/03/2014115,804 mi+115,804 mi
- 24/03/2014115,804 mi
- 25/03/2015121,131 mi+5,327 mi
- 07/05/2015121,553 mi+422 mi
- 07/05/2015121,553 mi
Average of roughly 5,675 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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