1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R27 UEP
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 91,097 miles. MOT valid until 02/08/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,097 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
R27 UEP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 91,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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R27 UEP Mileage History
- 26/07/202480,800 mi
- 29/07/202586,481 mi+5,681 mi
- 01/08/202586,482 mi+1 mi
- 28/07/202691,093 mi+4,611 mi
- 03/08/202691,097 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,096 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R27 UEP 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 (R27 UEP) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 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 (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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