1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R276 BLC
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 08/08/1997. Recorded mileage 60,072 miles. MOT valid until 27/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,072 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
R276 BLC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 60,072 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R276 BLC Mileage History
- 27/09/202355,259 mi
- 27/09/202355,259 mi
- 22/10/202458,323 mi+3,064 mi
- 30/10/202458,325 mi+2 mi
- 29/04/202660,072 mi+1,747 mi
Average of roughly 1,860 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R276 BLC 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 (R276 BLC) between September 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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