1997 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · R515 APP
1997 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 91,463 miles. MOT valid until 01/05/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2793cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
R515 APP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 91,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R515 APP Mileage History
- 04/04/202290,458 mi
- 03/05/202490,695 mi+237 mi
- 30/04/202590,876 mi+181 mi
- 28/04/202691,463 mi+587 mi
Average of roughly 247 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R515 APP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (R515 APP) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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