1997 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · R488 BBK
1997 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 109,753 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,753 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R488 BBK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 109,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R488 BBK Mileage History
- 23/02/2024107,882 mi
- 23/02/2024107,882 mi
- 23/02/2024107,882 mi
- 27/02/2025108,778 mi+896 mi
- 20/02/2026109,753 mi+975 mi
Average of roughly 939 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R488 BBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (R488 BBK) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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