1997 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · R140 ABH
1997 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 14/08/1997. Recorded mileage 47,530 miles. MOT valid until 11/01/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/01/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2793cc
R140 ABH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 47,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R140 ABH Mileage History
- 25/11/202344,093 mi
- 23/11/202447,523 mi+3,430 mi
- 03/12/202447,523 mi
- 08/01/202647,530 mi+7 mi
- 12/01/202647,530 mi
Average of roughly 1,611 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R140 ABH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (R140 ABH) between November 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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