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1997 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · MIL 5

MIL 5

1997 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 21,477 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
BMW Z3
Year / Origin
1997 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 14 Sept 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
Recorded Mileage
21,477 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 14 Sept 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Apr 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
2793cc
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MIL 5 Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
  • 21,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring steering items (3 mentions)

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

MIL 5 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Oct 2026, 05:36
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (MIL 5) between June 2006 and September 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 September 2026 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: Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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.

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MIL 5 Mileage History

  1. 16/06/200611,290 mi
  2. 21/05/200812,505 mi+1,215 mi
  3. 02/06/200913,988 mi+1,483 mi
  4. 07/06/201014,671 mi+683 mi
  5. 07/06/201115,122 mi+451 mi
  6. 06/06/201216,792 mi+1,670 mi
  7. 09/07/201317,180 mi+388 mi
  8. 30/06/201417,273 mi+93 mi
  9. 10/12/201418,203 mi+930 mi
  10. 10/12/201418,203 mi
  11. 12/07/201618,630 mi+427 mi
  12. 06/07/201719,068 mi+438 mi
  13. 23/07/201819,353 mi+285 mi
  14. 29/04/201919,574 mi+221 mi
  15. 10/10/202020,146 mi+572 mi
  16. 08/11/202120,525 mi+379 mi
  17. 13/04/202320,691 mi+166 mi
  18. 24/08/202420,996 mi+305 mi
  19. 09/09/202521,293 mi+297 mi
  20. 16/09/202621,477 mi+184 mi

Average of roughly 503 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
90
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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