1997 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · R993 AYG
1997 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 07/10/1997. Recorded mileage 66,839 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,839 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2793cc
R993 AYG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2024
- 66,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R993 AYG Mileage History
- 29/04/202266,477 mi
- 28/04/202366,735 mi+258 mi
- 07/07/202466,839 mi+104 mi
Average of roughly 165 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R993 AYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (R993 AYG) between April 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 35 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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.
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