1997 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · R48 FOU
1997 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 135,322 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,322 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R48 FOU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 135,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R48 FOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (R48 FOU) between June 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (35 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under ”.
R48 FOU Mileage History
- 13/06/200695,188 mi
- 23/07/2007100,541 mi+5,353 mi
- 24/07/2007100,543 mi+2 mi
- 26/01/2009107,660 mi+7,117 mi
- 05/03/2010113,347 mi+5,687 mi
- 03/03/2011117,654 mi+4,307 mi
- 04/03/2011117,654 mi
- 09/03/2012121,865 mi+4,211 mi
- 01/08/2013122,570 mi+705 mi
- 27/08/2014126,336 mi+3,766 mi
- 16/09/2014126,339 mi+3 mi
- 12/09/2015128,482 mi+2,143 mi
- 12/09/2015128,482 mi
- 05/07/2016132,223 mi+3,741 mi
- 06/07/2016132,228 mi+5 mi
- 04/07/2017134,054 mi+1,826 mi
- 12/07/2017134,056 mi+2 mi
- 19/07/2018134,419 mi+363 mi
- 20/07/2018134,421 mi+2 mi
- 28/04/2020135,311 mi+890 mi
- 18/05/2026135,320 mi+9 mi
- 19/05/2026135,322 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,014 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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