1997 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · R58 OPE
1997 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 31/10/1997. Recorded mileage 85,122 miles. MOT valid until 12/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,122 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2793cc
R58 OPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 85,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R58 OPE Mileage History
- 10/05/202382,927 mi
- 22/04/202483,506 mi+579 mi
- 30/04/202584,175 mi+669 mi
- 14/05/202584,182 mi+7 mi
- 20/04/202685,122 mi+940 mi
Average of roughly 745 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R58 OPE 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 (R58 OPE) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 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: Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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