1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · P188 DPH
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 09 May 1997. Recorded mileage 107,038 miles. MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,038 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P188 DPH Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/03/2023
- 107,038 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P188 DPH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (P188 DPH) between April 2006 and March 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
P188 DPH Mileage History
- 12/04/200633,205 mi
- 12/04/200633,205 mi
- 03/04/200740,101 mi+6,896 mi
- 27/03/200848,651 mi+8,550 mi
- 07/04/200954,290 mi+5,639 mi
- 15/03/201059,697 mi+5,407 mi
- 02/04/201161,818 mi+2,121 mi
- 13/04/201263,675 mi+1,857 mi
- 18/04/201263,684 mi+9 mi
- 04/04/201366,316 mi+2,632 mi
- 05/04/201366,362 mi+46 mi
- 11/04/201468,586 mi+2,224 mi
- 12/04/201468,621 mi+35 mi
- 15/04/201558,388 mi-10,233 mi
- 15/04/201571,096 mi+12,708 mi
- 02/04/201677,795 mi+6,699 mi
- 02/09/201792,700 mi+14,905 mi
- 05/03/2019103,984 mi+11,284 mi
- 01/03/2023107,038 mi+3,054 mi
Average of roughly 4,373 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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