1997 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · R308 BFS
1997 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 60,971 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R308 BFS Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2025
- 60,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R308 BFS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (R308 BFS) between June 2005 and May 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.
R308 BFS Mileage History
- 15/06/200536,304 mi
- 16/06/200536,352 mi+48 mi
- 24/06/200642,435 mi+6,083 mi
- 21/07/200747,268 mi+4,833 mi
- 17/07/200849,616 mi+2,348 mi
- 27/07/200952,594 mi+2,978 mi
- 22/07/201054,411 mi+1,817 mi
- 22/07/201054,416 mi+5 mi
- 30/03/201254,983 mi+567 mi
- 18/04/201355,350 mi+367 mi
- 22/04/201455,729 mi+379 mi
- 22/04/201455,731 mi+2 mi
- 30/04/201555,918 mi+187 mi
- 20/02/201659,350 mi+3,432 mi
- 28/04/201760,104 mi+754 mi
- 04/05/201960,423 mi+319 mi
- 30/05/202060,495 mi+72 mi
- 26/10/202160,509 mi+14 mi
- 30/05/202360,955 mi+446 mi
- 29/05/202560,971 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 1,236 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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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