1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · P170 CVA
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 16/05/1997. Recorded mileage 103,686 miles. MOT valid until 31/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,686 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
P170 CVA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 103,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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P170 CVA Mileage History
- 11/08/2023100,567 mi
- 04/09/2024103,400 mi+2,833 mi
- 16/09/2024103,415 mi+15 mi
- 11/03/2026103,637 mi+222 mi
- 02/04/2026103,686 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly 1,181 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P170 CVA 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 (P170 CVA) between August 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 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: “Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))”.
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