1997 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · R915 ARO
1997 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 102,141 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R915 ARO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2023
- 102,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R915 ARO 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 (R915 ARO) between May 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
R915 ARO Mileage History
- 11/05/2022102,027 mi
- 13/05/2022102,027 mi
- 21/07/2023102,136 mi+109 mi
- 10/08/2023102,137 mi+1 mi
- 21/08/2023102,141 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 89 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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