1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R518 APP
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 10 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 114,517 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R518 APP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2023
- 114,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R518 APP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (R518 APP) between May 2023 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
R518 APP Mileage History
- 03/05/2023114,517 mi
- 10/05/2023114,517 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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