1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R45 JPJ
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 90,106 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/02/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27/01/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1895cc
R45 JPJ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/03/2016
- 90,106 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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R45 JPJ Mileage History
- 27/04/200652,839 mi
- 28/04/200756,184 mi+3,345 mi
- 14/01/200859,736 mi+3,552 mi
- 15/01/200859,737 mi+1 mi
- 10/01/200964,072 mi+4,335 mi
- 15/12/200966,622 mi+2,550 mi
- 15/01/201169,802 mi+3,180 mi
- 02/08/201274,908 mi+5,106 mi
- 04/11/201380,752 mi+5,844 mi
- 07/02/201480,858 mi+106 mi
- 10/02/201581,538 mi+680 mi
- 29/02/201690,106 mi+8,568 mi
- 01/03/201690,106 mi
Average of roughly 3,785 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
R45 JPJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (R45 JPJ) between April 2006 and March 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 March 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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