1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R807 AHK
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 20/10/1997. Recorded mileage 122,572 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/07/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,572 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
R807 AHK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2025
- 122,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R807 AHK Mileage History
- 23/04/2022122,521 mi
- 23/04/2022122,521 mi
- 31/05/2025122,572 mi+51 mi
- 13/07/2025122,572 mi
Average of roughly 16 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R807 AHK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (R807 AHK) between April 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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