1997 BMW Z3 3.2L Petrol · 25 EL
1997 BMW Z3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 15,812 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3201cc
25 EL Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2012
- 15,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres 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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25 EL Mileage History
- 22/05/200612,951 mi
- 04/06/200713,583 mi+632 mi
- 11/06/200713,648 mi+65 mi
- 11/06/200815,699 mi+2,051 mi
- 18/06/200915,738 mi+39 mi
- 29/06/200915,759 mi+21 mi
- 09/07/201015,787 mi+28 mi
- 09/07/201015,790 mi+3 mi
- 04/08/201115,796 mi+6 mi
- 04/08/201115,796 mi
- 23/07/201215,812 mi+16 mi
- 31/07/201215,812 mi
Average of roughly 462 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
25 EL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (25 EL) between May 2006 and July 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2012 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: Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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