1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R935 CET
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 122,432 miles. MOT expired on 30 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R935 CET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2025
- 122,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R935 CET 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 (R935 CET) between November 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R935 CET Mileage History
- 05/11/2021144,194 mi
- 14/10/2022114,276 mi-29,918 mi
- 31/10/2023116,489 mi+2,213 mi
- 15/12/2023116,558 mi+69 mi
- 31/05/2025122,432 mi+5,874 mi
Average of roughly -6,102 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Boot Floor TearingSerious
The single rear differential ear mount applies high twisting torque directly to the thin boot floor crossmember. Spot welds pop and the sheet metal tears away, presenting a severe structural failure risk.
- Cooling System FailureSerious
Sharing E36 architecture, the M43, M44, M52, and M54 engines are prone to plastic radiator neck breakage, thermostat housing warping, and plastic water pump impeller detachment, leading to rapid overheating.
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