Yes, R112 BEW is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 July 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for R112 BEW?

The MOT for R112 BEW is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 July 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R112 BEW?

The recorded mileage for R112 BEW is 102,454 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R112 BEW ULEZ compliant?

No, R112 BEW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

Road Tax Paid

1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R112 BEW

R112 BEW

1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 102,454 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.

Make & Model: BMW Z3
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 02 Jul 2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
Recorded Mileage: 102,454 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01 Jul 2027

Fuel Type

Petrol

Year

1997

Engine

1895cc

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R112 BEW Key Findings

27 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2026
102,454 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (21 mentions)

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R112 BEW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Oct 2026, 03:32

MOT Analysis

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27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (R112 BEW) between September 2006 and July 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 04 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (21 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 65 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.

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R112 BEW Mileage History

29/09/200636,792 mi
06/09/200739,208 mi+2,416 mi
16/09/200841,510 mi+2,302 mi
08/04/201044,601 mi+3,091 mi
16/04/201044,601 mi
04/05/201146,628 mi+2,027 mi
15/05/201248,037 mi+1,409 mi
29/04/201350,353 mi+2,316 mi
12/05/201456,994 mi+6,641 mi
13/05/201456,994 mi
30/04/201559,666 mi+2,672 mi
10/05/201663,066 mi+3,400 mi
16/05/201765,396 mi+2,330 mi
10/07/201866,527 mi+1,131 mi
09/07/201968,532 mi+2,005 mi
09/07/202069,424 mi+892 mi
05/07/202171,610 mi+2,186 mi
08/07/202171,645 mi+35 mi
05/07/202274,165 mi+2,520 mi
19/07/202274,418 mi+253 mi
02/06/202377,404 mi+2,986 mi
10/06/202486,148 mi+8,744 mi
21/06/202486,622 mi+474 mi
21/06/202486,625 mi+3 mi
27/05/202596,369 mi+9,744 mi
18/06/2026102,423 mi+6,054 mi
04/07/2026102,454 mi+31 mi

Average of roughly 3,323 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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