1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R871 AAK
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 130,840 miles. MOT valid until 24/08/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,840 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
R871 AAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 130,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R871 AAK Mileage History
- 01/08/2023129,670 mi
- 22/08/2024130,244 mi+574 mi
- 19/08/2025130,753 mi+509 mi
- 25/08/2026130,839 mi+86 mi
- 26/08/2026130,840 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 381 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R871 AAK 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 (R871 AAK) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 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: Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
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