1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R453 GJL
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 05 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 77,149 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R453 GJL Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2025
- 77,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R453 GJL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (R453 GJL) between December 2005 and April 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (35 issues), Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
R453 GJL Mileage History
- 06/12/200529,685 mi
- 30/11/200632,387 mi+2,702 mi
- 28/11/200735,144 mi+2,757 mi
- 04/12/200838,006 mi+2,862 mi
- 08/12/200838,018 mi+12 mi
- 27/01/201039,165 mi+1,147 mi
- 05/10/201039,484 mi+319 mi
- 08/10/201039,494 mi+10 mi
- 26/09/201141,335 mi+1,841 mi
- 09/10/201242,076 mi+741 mi
- 26/04/201343,142 mi+1,066 mi
- 25/03/201451,332 mi+8,190 mi
- 19/05/201557,970 mi+6,638 mi
- 21/05/201557,970 mi
- 27/06/201661,477 mi+3,507 mi
- 29/06/201661,480 mi+3 mi
- 28/06/201765,265 mi+3,785 mi
- 29/06/201765,266 mi+1 mi
- 04/07/201867,121 mi+1,855 mi
- 10/07/201969,142 mi+2,021 mi
- 12/07/201969,143 mi+1 mi
- 06/08/202174,010 mi+4,867 mi
- 01/09/202275,538 mi+1,528 mi
- 27/02/202476,194 mi+656 mi
- 30/04/202577,149 mi+955 mi
Average of roughly 2,447 miles per year across 25 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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