1997 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · R340 BFS
1997 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 134,210 miles. MOT valid until 31/05/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,210 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
R340 BFS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 134,210 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R340 BFS Mileage History
- 19/04/2023131,489 mi
- 15/04/2024132,854 mi+1,365 mi
- 15/04/2024132,855 mi+1 mi
- 13/05/2025133,298 mi+443 mi
- 02/06/2026134,210 mi+912 mi
Average of roughly 872 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R340 BFS 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 (R340 BFS) between April 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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