1997 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · R923 AWX
1997 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 128,142 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R923 AWX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2024
- 128,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R923 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 (R923 AWX) between August 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
R923 AWX Mileage History
- 02/08/2022120,186 mi
- 15/08/2023125,105 mi+4,919 mi
- 12/06/2024128,142 mi+3,037 mi
- 12/06/2024128,142 mi
Average of roughly 4,275 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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