1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · P152 AAB
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 103,100 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/02/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1895cc
P152 AAB Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/03/2012
- 103,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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P152 AAB Mileage History
- 13/03/200673,571 mi
- 16/03/200673,689 mi+118 mi
- 26/03/200779,461 mi+5,772 mi
- 26/03/200779,461 mi
- 19/03/200884,626 mi+5,165 mi
- 19/03/200884,626 mi
- 16/03/200987,262 mi+2,636 mi
- 16/03/200987,265 mi+3 mi
- 16/03/201089,767 mi+2,502 mi
- 16/03/201089,770 mi+3 mi
- 14/10/201091,249 mi+1,479 mi
- 01/03/2012103,100 mi+11,851 mi
- 01/03/2012103,100 mi
Average of roughly 4,947 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
P152 AAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (P152 AAB) between March 2006 and March 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 March 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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