1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R99 CAT
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 102,939 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,939 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R99 CAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2026
- 102,939 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R99 CAT 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 (R99 CAT) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 January 2026 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.65% (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
R99 CAT Mileage History
- 28/01/202396,702 mi
- 01/02/202498,910 mi+2,208 mi
- 03/02/202498,923 mi+13 mi
- 25/01/2025101,170 mi+2,247 mi
- 02/01/2026102,939 mi+1,769 mi
Average of roughly 2,129 miles per year across 5 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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