No, R430 BFS is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R430 BFS?

The first MOT test for R430 BFS is due by 9 September 2000.

What is the recorded mileage of R430 BFS?

The recorded mileage for R430 BFS is 89,705 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R430 BFS ULEZ compliant?

No, R430 BFS does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R430 BFS

R430 BFS

1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 89,705 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW Z3
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Failed
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 89,705 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Fuel Type

Petrol

Year

1997

Engine

1895cc

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R430 BFS Key Findings

23 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 26/05/2022
89,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
8 historical MOT failures
10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)

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R430 BFS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Oct 2026, 05:04

MOT Analysis

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23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (R430 BFS) between September 2006 and May 2022.

The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 26 May 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Bodywork (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 29 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: “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jackin”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.

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R430 BFS Mileage History

06/09/200663,986 mi
18/06/200765,202 mi+1,216 mi
13/06/200868,133 mi+2,931 mi
18/05/200969,595 mi+1,462 mi
30/05/200969,844 mi+249 mi
27/05/201071,564 mi+1,720 mi
07/06/201174,206 mi+2,642 mi
28/05/201275,725 mi+1,519 mi
14/06/201378,752 mi+3,027 mi
19/06/201378,752 mi
19/06/201480,485 mi+1,733 mi
11/07/201480,485 mi
18/06/201581,731 mi+1,246 mi
05/07/201683,986 mi+2,255 mi
20/07/201786,383 mi+2,397 mi
20/07/201786,383 mi
07/08/201887,651 mi+1,268 mi
07/08/201887,652 mi+1 mi
18/05/202088,503 mi+851 mi
22/05/202088,510 mi+7 mi
20/05/202189,163 mi+653 mi
20/05/202189,163 mi
26/05/202289,705 mi+542 mi

Average of roughly 1,636 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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