1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R816 FAN
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 86,877 miles. MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,877 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R816 FAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 86,877 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R816 FAN Mileage History
- 27/01/202382,134 mi
- 30/04/202484,014 mi+1,880 mi
- 30/04/202484,014 mi
- 22/03/202585,940 mi+1,926 mi
- 16/03/202686,877 mi+937 mi
Average of roughly 1,514 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R816 FAN 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 (R816 FAN) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 March 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: Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
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