1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R775 ADA
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 159,423 miles. MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R775 ADA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 159,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R775 ADA 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 (R775 ADA) between June 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 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: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
R775 ADA Mileage History
- 26/06/2023150,143 mi
- 29/06/2023150,145 mi+2 mi
- 21/12/2023152,200 mi+2,055 mi
- 29/11/2024156,348 mi+4,148 mi
- 18/12/2025159,423 mi+3,075 mi
Average of roughly 3,741 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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