1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R812 BGS
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 117,028 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/07/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,028 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
R812 BGS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
- 117,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes 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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R812 BGS Mileage History
- 09/07/2025117,024 mi
- 14/07/2025117,028 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 286 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R812 BGS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (R812 BGS) between July 2025 and July 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 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: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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