1997 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · R340 BOF
1997 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 130,145 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/11/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,145 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 BOF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2024
- 130,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
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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R340 BOF Mileage History
- 31/01/2022125,924 mi
- 09/03/2022125,991 mi+67 mi
- 26/04/2023127,565 mi+1,574 mi
- 29/04/2024130,145 mi+2,580 mi
Average of roughly 1,882 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R340 BOF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (R340 BOF) between January 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 2024 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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