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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

97 AKBMOT history

97 AKB is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 15 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 19 MOT tests, with 62,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2025.

97 AKB silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2026
Mileage
62,277 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2025
MOT tests
19
19 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
97 AKB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
15 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

97 AKB was last recorded at 62,277 miles on 24 Apr 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,264 miles · 26 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
1,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,277 miles
  • 2024 – 62,264 miles
  • 2023 – 62,142 miles
  • 2022 – 61,768 miles
  • 2021 – 61,634 miles
  • 2019 – 61,629 miles
  • 2018 – 61,336 miles
  • 2017 – 60,745 miles
  • 2016 – 59,755 miles
  • 2015 – 59,283 miles
  • 2014 – 57,284 miles
  • 2013 – 54,803 miles
  • 2012 – 53,825 miles
  • 2011 – 52,983 miles
  • 2010 – 50,900 miles
  • 2009 – 49,399 miles
  • 2008 – 46,004 miles
  • 2007 – 42,406 miles
  • 2006 – 38,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,277 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,277 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    62,277 miles
    Test number
    825766758462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,264 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    62,264 miles
    Test number
    750657206057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,142 miles (+374)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    62,142 miles
    Test number
    716636172863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,768 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    61,768 miles
    Test number
    834733640231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,634 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    61,634 miles
    Test number
    752780120307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,629 miles (+293)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,629 miles
    Test number
    664495699954
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective x 2 (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass61,336 miles (+591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,336 miles
    Test number
    838661057482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass60,745 miles (+990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,745 miles
    Test number
    339302093213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass59,755 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,755 miles
    Test number
    641159251505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,283 miles (+1,999)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,283 miles
    Test number
    576967715120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,284 miles (+2,481)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,284 miles
    Test number
    546295914122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,803 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,803 miles
    Test number
    136026203108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,825 miles (+842)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,825 miles
    Test number
    798824312190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,983 miles (+2,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,983 miles
    Test number
    948840611133
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass50,900 miles (+1,501)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,900 miles
    Test number
    972793010118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,399 miles (+3,395)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,399 miles
    Test number
    142750219179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,004 miles (+3,598)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    46,004 miles
    Test number
    153376318102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,406 miles (+3,527)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    42,406 miles
    Test number
    441383797086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,879 miles
    Test number
    244030806111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 97 AKB

What vehicle is registration 97 AKB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 97 AKB on a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 15 Apr 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 97 AKB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 97 AKB expired on 28 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 97 AKB?
The MOT on 97 AKB expired on 28 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 97 AKB done?
97 AKB was recorded at 62,277 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2025, an average of 1,229 miles a year.
Has 97 AKB ever failed its MOT?
No. 97 AKB has passed all 19 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on 97 AKB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 97 AKB find?
97 AKB passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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