1997 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · R855 AWY
1997 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 150,197 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28/07/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2793cc
R855 AWY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
- 150,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R855 AWY Mileage History
- 05/11/2021147,505 mi
- 01/06/2022147,514 mi+9 mi
- 10/05/2023148,069 mi+555 mi
- 31/05/2024149,238 mi+1,169 mi
- 09/07/2025150,197 mi+959 mi
Average of roughly 733 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R855 AWY 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 (R855 AWY) between November 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 18 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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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