1997 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · R23 BAX
1997 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 118,478 miles. MOT valid until 21/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,478 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
R23 BAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 118,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R23 BAX Mileage History
- 29/09/2021106,812 mi
- 25/10/2022107,489 mi+677 mi
- 26/02/2024109,959 mi+2,470 mi
- 27/02/2025114,594 mi+4,635 mi
- 23/04/2026118,478 mi+3,884 mi
Average of roughly 2,556 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R23 BAX 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 (R23 BAX) between September 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 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.
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