1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · A11 WUT
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 83,575 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,575 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A11 WUT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 83,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A11 WUT 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 (A11 WUT) between February 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
A11 WUT Mileage History
- 04/02/202273,116 mi
- 26/06/202379,594 mi+6,478 mi
- 03/07/202379,599 mi+5 mi
- 08/07/202481,495 mi+1,896 mi
- 10/07/202583,575 mi+2,080 mi
Average of roughly 3,051 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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