The road tax status for R460 AWY is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R460 AWY?

The MOT for R460 AWY is valid and due for renewal on or before 19 January 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of R460 AWY?

The recorded mileage for R460 AWY is 140,242 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R460 AWY ULEZ compliant?

No, R460 AWY 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 · R460 AWY

R460 AWY

1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 07/08/1997. Recorded mileage 140,242 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW Z3
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 19/01/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 140,242 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 19/01/2025

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Mileage: 140,242 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1895cc

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R460 AWY Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2024
140,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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R460 AWY Mileage History

09/10/2021137,815 mi
23/10/2021137,832 mi+17 mi
28/10/2022138,088 mi+256 mi
19/10/2023140,219 mi+2,131 mi
20/01/2024140,242 mi+23 mi

Average of roughly 1,064 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R460 AWY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 10:20

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (R460 AWY) between October 2021 and January 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 January 2024 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: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Section of floor, below r”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Section of floor, below ”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.

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