1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · A12 LMH
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 03 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 85,885 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A12 LMH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 85,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A12 LMH 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 (A12 LMH) between June 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
A12 LMH Mileage History
- 08/06/202380,782 mi
- 25/06/202484,177 mi+3,395 mi
- 18/09/202484,203 mi+26 mi
- 12/09/202585,884 mi+1,681 mi
- 12/09/202585,885 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,254 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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