1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R71 AWT
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 06/08/1997. Recorded mileage 91,074 miles. MOT valid until 06/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,074 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1895cc
R71 AWT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 91,074 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 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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R71 AWT Mileage History
- 25/04/202377,720 mi
- 29/04/202481,299 mi+3,579 mi
- 06/05/202585,785 mi+4,486 mi
- 07/05/202585,787 mi+2 mi
- 08/05/202691,074 mi+5,287 mi
Average of roughly 4,398 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R71 AWT 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 (R71 AWT) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 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: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Central Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
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