1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R972 BLS
1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 65,700 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,700 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R972 BLS Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 65,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R972 BLS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (R972 BLS) between November 2005 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 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: Windscreen (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
R972 BLS Mileage History
- 19/11/200519,841 mi
- 23/11/200621,593 mi+1,752 mi
- 22/11/200722,771 mi+1,178 mi
- 02/12/200823,639 mi+868 mi
- 02/12/200924,880 mi+1,241 mi
- 05/04/201125,382 mi+502 mi
- 22/03/201229,871 mi+4,489 mi
- 04/04/201333,469 mi+3,598 mi
- 04/04/201333,469 mi
- 03/04/201436,581 mi+3,112 mi
- 03/04/201436,581 mi
- 31/03/201539,751 mi+3,170 mi
- 25/04/201641,931 mi+2,180 mi
- 13/04/201744,571 mi+2,640 mi
- 23/04/201846,732 mi+2,161 mi
- 08/04/201949,004 mi+2,272 mi
- 03/06/202051,494 mi+2,490 mi
- 12/06/202152,581 mi+1,087 mi
- 30/05/202255,198 mi+2,617 mi
- 01/06/202357,759 mi+2,561 mi
- 29/05/202461,542 mi+3,783 mi
- 10/07/202563,393 mi+1,851 mi
- 10/07/202563,393 mi
- 25/06/202665,700 mi+2,307 mi
Average of roughly 2,227 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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