1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R264 GNO
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 120,029 miles. MOT valid until 08/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,029 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1895cc
R264 GNO Key Findings
- 33 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 120,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R264 GNO Mileage History
- 02/10/200671,993 mi
- 04/10/200671,994 mi+1 mi
- 14/11/200778,013 mi+6,019 mi
- 16/11/200778,013 mi
- 13/11/200884,559 mi+6,546 mi
- 11/11/200987,712 mi+3,153 mi
- 15/11/201089,835 mi+2,123 mi
- 14/11/201191,405 mi+1,570 mi
- 14/11/201292,766 mi+1,361 mi
- 12/11/201394,278 mi+1,512 mi
- 05/11/201495,845 mi+1,567 mi
- 07/03/201595,951 mi+106 mi
- 07/03/201595,951 mi
- 03/03/201697,825 mi+1,874 mi
- 03/03/201697,825 mi
- 28/02/201799,233 mi+1,408 mi
- 03/03/201799,233 mi
- 05/03/2018100,908 mi+1,675 mi
- 05/03/2018100,908 mi
- 04/03/2019102,187 mi+1,279 mi
- 13/03/2019102,252 mi+65 mi
- 28/02/2020103,799 mi+1,547 mi
- 05/03/2020103,817 mi+18 mi
- 08/03/2021105,291 mi+1,474 mi
- 04/03/2022107,338 mi+2,047 mi
- 09/03/2022107,338 mi
- 09/03/2023111,036 mi+3,698 mi
- 11/03/2023111,037 mi+1 mi
- 08/03/2024112,945 mi+1,908 mi
- 08/03/2024112,947 mi+2 mi
- 30/04/2025117,774 mi+4,827 mi
- 02/05/2025117,775 mi+1 mi
- 10/06/2026120,029 mi+2,254 mi
Average of roughly 2,440 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.
R264 GNO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
33 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (R264 GNO) between October 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (34 issues), Brakes (33 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Bodywork (21 issues), Steering (14 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 123 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: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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