The road tax status for R874 BEC is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R874 BEC?

The MOT for R874 BEC is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 December 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R874 BEC?

The recorded mileage for R874 BEC is 95,355 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R874 BEC ULEZ compliant?

No, R874 BEC does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R874 BEC

R874 BEC

1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 13/11/1997. Recorded mileage 95,355 miles. MOT valid until 08/12/2026.

Make & Model: BMW Z3
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 08/12/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 95,355 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 95,355 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1895cc

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R874 BEC Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
95,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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R874 BEC Mileage History

16/08/202285,241 mi
15/08/202388,354 mi+3,113 mi
14/08/202492,207 mi+3,853 mi
15/08/202595,331 mi+3,124 mi
09/12/202595,355 mi+24 mi

Average of roughly 3,050 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R874 BEC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Sept 2026, 17:26

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (R874 BEC) between August 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 December 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.

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