Official DVLA Record

1997 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · R68 AGV

R68 AGV

1997 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 59,844 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW Z3
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 22/08/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
59,844 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/08/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
2793cc

R68 AGV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
  • 59,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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R68 AGV Mileage History

  1. 26/07/202258,040 mi
  2. 24/07/202358,365 mi+325 mi
  3. 16/08/202459,151 mi+786 mi
  4. 17/08/202459,155 mi+4 mi
  5. 15/08/202559,844 mi+689 mi

Average of roughly 590 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R68 AGV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Aug 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (R68 AGV) between July 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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